University of Lethbridge
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE invites applications for one full time continuing instructor position at the Instructor III rank in the Accounting area of the Dhillon School of Business on our Lethbridge Campus beginning on July 1, 2025. Other start dates may be considered if candidates cannot begin the position on this date.
Preference will be given to those individuals with experience teaching or significant work experience in taxation, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, or financial accounting. Work experience with or experience incorporating accounting technology in the classroom is desirable.
Instructor responsibilities include, but are not limited to: instruction and assessment; course content updating to ensure alignment with emerging practice and professional competency requirements; ongoing pedagogical and assessment improvements; course and curriculum development; active involvement in School and Accounting Area governance; and other service activities such as case competition coaching, participation in student related functions, and participation in CPA events and CPA liaison and reporting initiatives.
Courses on the Lethbridge campus are typically taught in-person during the day, though some evening teaching may be needed. Online or hybrid teaching (with some students in-person while other students attend class concurrently online) may also be required.
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in accounting, and a Canadian CPA designation. A graduate degree in business is desirable. The applicant should have accounting work experience, and be willing and able to continue with limited ongoing accounting activities in a work or volunteer context to maintain their professional competence, as well as professional development activities to maintain their Canadian CPA designation. Teaching experience at the university level is desirable, as well as experience teaching in accounting professional programs. A commitment to teaching excellence and engagement with students is required. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional supplement funds.
Dhillon School of Business
The Dhillon School of Business is AACSB accredited and values both teaching and research excellence. We maintain close ties with the community through our experiential programs. Students can concentrate their undergraduate studies in a wide range of certificates, diplomas, degree majors and combined degrees. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty and 1800 undergraduates located on our Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, as well as graduate programming in the areas of management practice, health services management, management research, and business analytics. Dhillon supports cross-disciplinary research and encourages faculty to work with students in thesis and course-based graduate programs. Active international exchange programs are in place for both students and faculty. Please visit our website at http://www.uleth.ca/dhillon for more information, including our strategic plan at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/dhillon/about-school.
University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive academic institution offering programs in the faculties of Arts and Science, Education, Health Sciences, Fine Arts, the Dhillon School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies. There are approximately 8700 students from 90 countries enrolled on our main campus in Lethbridge and our satellite campus in Calgary. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education and is consistently ranked as one of the top three research institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, www.uleth.ca, contains more information about our history, vision and strategic plans.
The City of Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge has over 100,000 people and is located in Southern Alberta, not far from the Rocky Mountains and the U.S. border. Lethbridge enjoys a sunny, dry climate that is surprisingly mild, has excellent cultural and recreational amenities, many parks and hiking and biking trails, and offers attractive economic conditions including affordable housing. For more information see the City’s website at www.lethbridge.ca .
Application Process
To apply for the position, please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names of three references who can speak to your accounting or teaching skills, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if you have taught previously, such as teaching evaluations. These materials should be submitted following the directions at the “Careers at the U” link on the University of Lethbridge Human Resources webpage at http://www.uleth.ca/hr. Applications reviews will begin March 21, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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