Lecturer, Accounting Area (Teaching Faculty)

Qualifications

The Accounting Area seeks an effective and versatile educator who can contribute to the Area's current and anticipated teaching needs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college or university level, the breadth and flexibility to teach a variety of accounting courses across different levels and programs, and relevant professional accounting, business, or industry experience that they can bring into the classroom. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to remaining current with developments in the accounting profession.

The successful candidate must hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and, at a minimum, an MBA or a master's degree in accounting, management, or a discipline directly related to the core subjects to be taught and demonstrate teaching experience aligned with the Beedie School of Business' strategic priorities of innovation, social responsibility, and global perspective. This is a teaching-focused position, and the appointment and subsequent performance reviews will emphasize teaching and educational contributions. Research activity and scholarly publication are not expected as part of the role.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to teach eight course sections per year in the Accounting Area, covering a range of accounting topics at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in line with the Area's current and anticipated teaching needs.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• deliver engaging, high-quality instruction that communicates accounting concepts clearly and integrates current professional practice into the classroom
• teach across different accounting courses, levels, and programs as the Area's teaching needs evolve
• contribute to course design, curriculum development, and program activities in the Accounting Area
• support student engagement and mentorship
• participate collegially in Accounting Area activities and contribute to service within the Area, the Beedie School of Business, and the University
• foster connections with the accounting profession and the broader business community, where appropriate

Teaching faculty members are expected to contribute to the Beedie School of Business' teaching excellence, actively participate in the school's collegial self-governance, and offer assistance and guidance to students, peers, and the academic community through activities such as committee work, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities.

About Beedie

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie (q̓ íc̓əy̓), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

The Beedie School of Business is a dynamic academic community, recognized for its excellence in teaching and learning and its internationally impactful research. SFU Beedie is among the top one per cent of business schools worldwide to hold dual accreditation from both AACSB and EQUIS, a distinction that reflects our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. SFU Beedie is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and offers a full range of programs at the undergraduate, master's, PhD, and executive levels. We pioneered Canada's first Executive MBA, Management of Technology MBA, as well as North America's first EMBA in Indigenous Business Leadership.

SFU is Canada's top university for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit according to the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026 rankings. With three award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver, SFU offers a strong research environment and is recognized as one of Canada's top 100 and top family-friendly employers.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted directly to our in-house application tracking system via the link here: https://www.sfu.ca/beedie/about/work-with-us. To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than November 9, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by this date.

A complete application must include:

• A cover letter that identifies the accounting courses you are qualified and willing to teach
• An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae
• A teaching dossier including teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching experience at the college/university level in accounting, prior syllabi, teaching evaluations (where available), and evidence of your commitment to improving your teaching practice
• A short teaching demonstration video (approximately two minutes) in which you explain or teach an accounting topic of your choice as you would to students; please provide a link to the video (e.g., YouTube, OneDrive, or Google Drive) that can be viewed without a password or login. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a more substantive teaching demonstration
• Names and email addresses of three referees who are willing to provide reference letters in support of your application and can provide insight on your potential for teaching excellence in accounting. SFU will contact referees directly
• A statement outlining how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship of teaching and learning align with Beedie's strategic priorities and vision

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role at the Lecturer Rank is $98,340-$114,241, dependent on experience. Benefits are in addition to this range.

SFU offers a range of benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty. For details, please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits, and Service page.

SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, medical leave) may affect an individual's teaching effectiveness and related contributions. Candidates are encouraged to explain how these circumstances have affected their experiences in their applications. SFU also values mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and diverse forms of scholarship. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity through previous institutional initiatives, curriculum design, and other contributions is considered an asset.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@sfu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you have any questions, please contact adminco@sfu.ca.