Posted 9/29/09
BROCK UNIVERSITY
The Faculty of Business
Probationary Tenure-track FacultyAccounting
The Faculty of Business, Brock University invites
applications for two (2) probationary tenure-track
positions in Accounting starting July 1, 2010. The position
rank is open depending upon qualifications. The
availability of these positions is subject to final
budgetary approval.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. in Accounting or a related discipline is required
(completed or near completion). Previous academic
experience and professional certification are desirable,
but not required. We seek candidates with the potential for
excellence in teaching and research.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
These are probationary tenure-track positions requiring
quality research, teaching, and service. We welcome
applications from candidates with interest in any area of
accounting research and teaching.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
The Department of Accounting has 24 full-time faculty
members and is in the Faculty of Business, which has
approximately 80 full-time members. We offer a full range
of graduate and undergraduate programs, both research and
professionally oriented: Master of Accounting, Master of
Science with an Accounting stream, MBA with an optional
Accounting stream, Bachelor of Accounting, and Bachelor of
Business Administration with an optional Accounting stream.
Co-op options are available in both undergraduate and
graduate programs.
The Faculty of Business is AACSB accredited. Our accounting
programs are accredited by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Ontario, the Society of Management
Accountants of Ontario, and the Certified General
Accountants of Ontario. Brock University has an excellent
environment for faculty with competitive salaries and
benefits, ample research support, access to numerous
accounting and related databases, low teaching loads and
student-to-faculty ratios, and modern physical facilities.
Brock University is located in the scenic Niagara peninsula
minutes from New York State and a one-hour drive from
Toronto. A manufacturing base in addition to expanding
sectors such as wine-making and tourism provides for a
dynamic environment with an exceptional range of
professional and recreational opportunities. The Niagara
region offers a family-friendly environment with a modest
cost of living.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, research paper or approved dissertation proposal,
teaching evaluations, and three reference letters sent
directly from the referee to the Committee Chair.
Applications may be submitted in either hard copy or
electronically, although electronic copies are preferred,
to:
CONTACT: Dr. Jingyu Li, Chair
Recruiting Committee
Department of Accounting
Brock University
Email: MAILTO:jennifer.li@brocku.ca (preferred)
Postal: Department of Accounting
Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario Canada L2S 3A1
Tel: 905-688-5550 (ext) 5599
We will begin evaluating applications on October 15, 2009
and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants
should be aware that only completed applications will
receive full consideration.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the
principles of Employment Equity and invites applications
from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples,
members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities
are especially encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self
identify as a member of a designated group as part of their
application. Candidates who wish to have their application
considered as a member of one or more designated groups
should fill out the Self-Identification Form available at
http://www.brocku.ca/hr/careers/selfIdentification.pdf and
include the completed form with their application.