GERALD SCHWARTZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Limited Term Position – Accounting

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business is inviting applications for a nine-month Limited Term Appointment to begin on August 12, 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to curriculum development and deliver courses in areas such as Introductory Business, Introductory Financial Accounting, Introductory Managerial Accounting, and/or Intermediate Financial Accounting. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in the service duties expected of faculty.

Candidates will be considered based on their combination of education and relevant work experience. Applicants should possess a professional designation like a CPA (a graduate degree in the field will also be considered), though preference will be given to candidates who possess or are near completion of a PhD in Accounting. Recent teaching and/or relevant industry experience will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be foremost a collegial and innovative teacher who will excel in an undergraduate, experiential learning environment and demonstrate a capacity for research. The Department is also seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFX’s priorities of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Gerald Schwartz School of Business houses three departments and offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with several degree streams as well as a thesis-based honours program, a co-op option and multiple international exchange opportunities. St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is one of Canada’s leading primarily undergraduate universities, nestled in the small Nova Scotia town of Antigonish within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Our historic residential campus is home to a population of around 4,000 students, one-in-five of whom are in the BBA program.

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests (max 500 words), evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), a statement of research interests/plans (max 500 words, and the names and contact information of three references. Applications should be sent via email to:

Jessica Pelrine

Administrative Assistant

Department of Accounting and Finance

Gerald Schwartz School of Business

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5

e-mail: bba@stfx.ca

The review of applications will begin on May 28, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is cancelled.

Equity and Accommodation Statements

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-28
Expected start date: 2024-08-12

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Limited Term Appointment - Accounting