York University, The Schulich School of Business

Chair in Accounting (Posted: August 31/2010)


Schulich Chair in Accounting  

The Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, is seeking an outstanding scholar to fill a named Chair in Accounting at the rank of Professor. The appointment will be effective for July 1, 2011.  

Preferred candidates will have:

  • A strong record of quality research in accounting, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, capital markets, international accounting, and/or capital markets research relating to accounting issues;
  • A leadership position within academic accounting research marked by substantive and methodological innovation;  
  • Strong evidence of teaching effectiveness and a willingness to employ a variety of sound pedagogies, including case-method teaching, that are consistent with the needs of the Accounting Area within the Schulich School of Business at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and eligibility for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
  • Willingness and ability to contribute to the doctoral program as a dissertation supervisor;
  • A doctorate in accounting or related field.

Interested candidates should submit: 

  • letter of application, including a statement of current research;
  • curriculum vita;  
  • evidence of effective teaching; and  
  • three letters of reference.

Please apply to:

Dr. Thomas H. Beechy, Professor Emeritus of Accounting,
Search Committee Chair
Schulich School of Business
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3

e-mail: tbeechy@schulich.yorku.ca

Telephone:       +1 416 736 5097

                        +1 647 588 3065

Deadline for applications: December 1, 2010. Salary and benefits are competitive. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.  

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on the York University website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs, or a copy can be obtained by calling the Affirmative Action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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