Williams School of Business – Assistant Professor in Accounting

WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY
Accounting – Assistant Professor

(le français suit)

The Williams School of Business at Bishop’s University (Sherbrooke, QC) is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Accounting, beginning July 1, 2026. The preferred candidate will hold an earned doctorate (DPhil, PhD, or DBA) in Accounting, along with a CPA designation (CPA Québec preferred).

A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in financial accounting and auditing is expected, along with an interest in introducing students to case analysis. A strong track record of teaching is an asset. Candidates should also demonstrate promise of research in Accounting or a related discipline, consistent with the mission of the University and their area of expertise. Courses are taught in person and in English.

A terminal degree in the field is required for tenure. Candidates whose dissertation defense will be completed prior to the beginning of the probationary contract may be considered.

The Williams School of Business is committed to providing faculty with a vibrant and supportive environment in which to excel in teaching, research, and professional activity. Collegiality and professional flexibility are important characteristics of the School and are expected of the successful candidate. Bishop’s University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs as well as selected graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on dynamic and effective in-person teaching, experiential learning, research, and knowledge mobilization.

Bishop’s University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs as well as selected graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on dynamic and effective teaching, experiential learning, and research and knowledge mobilization. Located in the beautiful Eastern Townships southeast of Montreal, our riverside campus has a growing and vibrant research culture, cohesive community, and collegial faculty, and staff.

Bishop’s University observes an equal access employment in public bodies for women, visible minorities, ethnic minority, Indigenous and disabled people (including the possibility of accommodation during the selection process). Candidates who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the process may contact Human Resources at  In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application packages, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research achievements and future objectives, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference, must be submitted as a single PDF file by email to , no later than April 7, 2026. Review of applications will begin April 4, 2026.

Bishop’s University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships southeast of Montreal, on the unceded traditional lands of the Abenaki people. Meeting and working in this privileged location are a constant reminder of the need for continued conversations about the importance of decolonization and reconciliation, not just as abstract concepts, but as difficult ongoing processes to be worked on.

La Williams School of Business de l’Université Bishop’s (Sherbrooke, Québec) est actuellement à la recherche d’une candidate ou d’un candidat pour un poste menant à la permanence au rang de professeure adjointe ou professeur adjoint en comptabilité, à compter du 1er juillet 2026. La personne retenue devra être titulaire d’un doctorat obtenu (DPhil, Ph.D. ou D.B.A.) en comptabilité, ainsi que d’un titre professionnel de CPA (CPA Québec privilégié).

Un engagement envers l’excellence en enseignement au premier cycle en comptabilité financière et en audit est attendu, de même qu’un intérêt à initier les étudiantes et étudiants à l’analyse de cas. Un solide dossier d’enseignement constitue un atout. Les candidates et candidats doivent également démontrer un potentiel de recherche en…