Faculty Position in Sustainable Corporate Accounting or Finance

The School of Accounting and Finance in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting or Finance. In the case of an exceptional candidate, appointment as Associate or Full Professor with tenure may be considered.

Although recent Ph.D. graduates will be considered, preference will be given to experienced candidates. We are seeking candidates who have expertise in the area of ESG/Corporate Sustainability research.

While not required, preference will be given to candidates specializing in archival/empirical methods. This search complements other recruitment the School is currently engaged in for positions in Performance Management (Managerial Accounting) and Emerging Technologies.

Candidates must have, or be nearing completion of, a doctoral degree in accounting or finance by the start date of the appointment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an excellent record of (or potential for) both publishing research in high-quality journals and high-quality teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, contributing to the service needs of the School of Accounting and Finance, and developing and directing ESG/Corporate Sustainability research, education and practice-relevant thought leadership within the School’s recently launched Sustainability and Financial Management Program (https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/programs/sustainability-financial-management). While not required, a professional designation in Accounting or Finance would also be an asset.

UW’s School of Accounting and Finance is widely recognized for its research and academic programs. We value academic diversity and offer a collegial and stimulating environment that promotes collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and growth. The School offers eight different programs, including five bachelor degrees, two master degrees, and one Ph.D. degree. The School’s highly-respected Ph.D. program has graduated over fifty doctoral students since the program’s inception in the 1990s. Our award- winning faculty complement includes active researchers using empirical, experimental, and analytical techniques to study a broad spectrum of accounting and finance issues. The School’s collaborative environment encourages faculty members to help each other reach their maximum potential. For details about our faculty and programs please visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/saf. The University of Waterloo consistently ranks as a leading comprehensive university in Canada and an innovator in education and research. The campus is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, a one-hour drive from Toronto, a

multicultural metropolis and Canada’s financial capital.

The expected start date for the position is July 1, 2023. Starting compensation in the range of $215,000.00 to $270,000.00 is anticipated, based on qualifications and experience. Negotiations beyond this range may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Interested candidates are required to complete an online application at our Online Faculty Application System (https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca). Application deadline: January 22, 2023.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).