Assistant Professor, Accounting (Teaching & Service) – Mount Royal University

Title of the Job: Assistant Professor, Accounting (Teaching & Service)

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Job TitleAssistant Professor, Accounting (Teaching & Service)Requisition #998977Job TypePermanent (for any group)Union or Employee GroupMRFAClassificationPosition End Date (if applicable)LocationMRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Today, Mount Royal offers 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and certificate options. It boasts a diverse community with nearly 16,000 credit students, more than 5,500 non-credit students and about 1,700 employees.As a student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name – and where everyone is welcome. Learn more about Mount Royal’s strategic academic direction at .Mount Royal is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.Mount Royal is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and AviationThe Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 3,899 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and the Aviation program with a Flight School. The School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies consists of four majors: Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations.The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.About the Department of Accounting and FinanceThe Department of Accounting and Finance offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both Accounting and Finance. The BBA – Accounting major prepares students for careers as professional accountants in public practice, corporate enterprises, and public institutions. Students completing the BBA – Accounting major can graduate by completing six core accounting and four optional accounting/finance courses. Alternatively, students can choose accounting courses to be prepared for direct entry to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). The BBA – Accounting program also includes an Honours Program and a Co-operative Education option.About the RoleThe Department of Accounting and Finance in the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence on July 01, 2025. This position will be hired into the Teaching-Service (TS) work pattern. The TS work pattern includes teaching (the equivalent of eight (8) three-hour classes per week each academic year) and service at the Department, Faculty, and/or University levels. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses on accounting data analytics and accounting information systems and to support the development of an analytics curriculum in the Accounting program.The successful candidate will become an integral member of our accounting team and contribute meaningfully to departmental priorities and activities. As MRU considers developing industry connections to be a critically important part of our programs, the selected candidate may be required to actively liaise with industry partners and professional associations on behalf of the department and the Bissett School of Business.QualificationsThe following qualifications are required:

• A completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s Degree in Accounting or a Master’s Degree in a related business discipline or higher from an accredited post-secondary institution (AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD, or equivalent)
• A Chartered Professional Designation in Accounting such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Additionally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in a professional environment
• Practical experience or background in business analytics
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• A willingness to mentor and coach students

Preference will be given to candidates with experience or background in curriculum development, preferably in accounting data analytics, complying with CPA competency map requirements.What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.Closing Date: The selection committee will start reviewing the applications from October 15, 2024, until the position is filled.Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.A complete dossier, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and the names and contact information of three (3) references, must be submitted as a single PDF document.Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999 CV.pdf).If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

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