Academic Careers

1. Teaching activities : Coordinate and teach foundational (1st and 2nd year) and advanced (3rd and 4th year) courses in the undergraduate BCom program, and in the CPA Graduate program. Assume leadership of the CPA Graduate program offered in English and French. Contribute to the integration of requirements of various accreditation bodies in course curriculum. Take on a leadership role in integrating in the Telfer CPA program, the new CPA Competency Map and the new CPA Certification program.
2. Academic service activities: : The candidate will be an active member of the Accounting and Finance section. Administrative duties will be agreed upon with the section and the Dean.

• Education: Preference will be given to candidates holding a Ph.D. in Accounting or in a related field.
• Language: Excellent communication skills in English and French. French-English bilingualism is mandatory.
• Work experience:
  • Strong background in auditing in a digital environment.
  • Extensive expertise in IFRS, ASPE as well as international and Canadian auditing standards.
  • Conversant with risk management policies and procedures.
  • Profound knowledge of CPA designation requirements
  • Experience in developing and leading a CPA accredited graduate program.
  • Experience in teaching in a CPA graduate program.
  • Experience in coordinating advanced courses in accounting and auditing, including data analytics.
  • At least 7 years of teaching experience in a business school setting, with courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence in teaching undergraduate large and small class sizes as well as graduate level courses.

Wage: The salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $94,588 (as of May 1, 2023).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.

Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

The Telfer School of Management is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin people in the heart of Ottawa, the capital of Canada, a G7 nation. Offering a bilingual environment, our school is the proud academic home to some 4,300 students, 98 full-time faculty members, and more than 30,000 alumni. We are driven by a passion for putting sustainability and social responsibility, healthcare innovation, workplace well-being and entrepreneurship at the centre of business decision-making.

At Telfer, everything we do — from teaching to research to policy advice — is firmly aligned with helping Canada reach its potential. We believe that better business practice means a better Canada and, ultimately, a better world.

Why choose Telfer:

• Telfer is one of only two Canadian institutions accredited by all three international sanctioning bodies for business and management schools (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA).

• We are part of an ecosystem that includes six affiliated hospital research institutes, Canada’s largest technology park in Kanata North, and government and business organizations, offering countless opportunities for research and academic partnerships. Our school is located within a short walk from Parliament Hill.

• A testament to its teaching and research excellence, Telfer is currently the home of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Social and Inclusive Entrepreneurship and a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Data Analytics for Health Systems Transformation, in addition to 23 named chairs, professorships and fellowships.

• We promote an environment where professors have the time and freedom to pursue transformative research and teaching. We highly value academic freedom and believe strongly that a diversity of viewpoints and vigorous debate are essential to scholarly integrity and success. Our school champions an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture in its academic programs and among its faculty, students and staff.

Find out more about the Telfer School of Management.

Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (French-English) university in the world, with 10 faculties and more than 45,000 students registered in undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral studies. Renowned for its expertise in public policy, health sciences, and law and social justice, uOttawa benefits from its close proximity to the seat of the federal government and to diplomatic missions, vibrant and innovative healthcare and technology sectors, and the head offices of major national associations.

What sets us apart:

• The University of Ottawa ranks among the top 10 research universities in Canada and the top 140 universities in the world.

• We have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 12 consecutive years.

• The University boasts over 24 research centres and institutes and 26 institutional core facilities, hosts networks of centres of excellence and is affiliated with six hospital research institutes. Its world-class research facilities will soon include the Advanced Medical Research Centre, which will bring together researchers from many disciplines, clinicians, and start-up companies under one roof to accelerate the development of new treatments and therapies for pressing health concerns.

• One of uOttawa’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its people, who work, live and play in an environment that values meaningful connections, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.

• The University is located in Ottawa, one of the country’s most beautiful, safest and cleanest cities. Consistently ranked among the 20 most liveable cities in the world, Ottawa offers culturally vibrant urban living minutes away from the great outdoors. It is home to the most educated workforce in Canada, attracting a host of international firms.

Find out more about the University of Ottawa.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply.

In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Application Deadline:

Applications received prior to January 31, 2025, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

Applications must contain: : 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a brief research statement showing alignment of the research program with Telfer’s vision, 4) a brief statement of teaching philosophy, 5) recent teaching evaluation reports, and 6) the names and contact information of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

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