The Department of Accounting in the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for three nine month contract positions at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor rank. The appointments will commence September 1, 2015.

For a contract appointment at the Lecturer rank the Department normally expects strong teaching credentials, a Master’s Degree, and a professional accounting designation. Candidates with substantially equivalent qualifications and experience will also be considered. For an appointment at the Assistant Professor rank a PhD is normally required. The ability to teach in the area of Financial Accounting and Auditing is expected to be an important consideration for one of the appointments. For the second position expertise in Management Accounting and Cost Management will be an important consideration. For the third position expertise in Financial Accounting and/or Management Information Systems is expected.

The Department of Accounting has a full-time complement of fifteen faculty members, supported by several part-time working professionals. The Department supports approximately 400 undergraduate accounting majors. The Sobey MBA (CPA Stream) is now accepting applications for the first cohort beginning September 2015.

The Sobey School of Business is housed in an up-to-date facility, fully compatible with the latest advances in information technology. With 80 full time faculty members and an enrolment of approximately 3,000 students pursuing undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees, it is the largest and most comprehensive business programme in Atlantic Canada. In addition to being nationally known for its excellence in teaching, the Sobey School has also established an outstanding record for research and a reputation for international outreach. The Sobey School is fully accredited by AACSB.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, prior teaching evaluations, and the names and full contact information of three referees to: Dr. Jeffrey Power, Chair Department of Accounting, Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, N.S. B3H 3C3; Fax: (902) 420-5011 or by e-mail to jeff.power@smu.ca.

More information about Saint Mary’s University and the Sobey School of Business may be found at www.smu.ca and www.smu.ca/academic/sobey.