MBA Faculty, Accounting

Yorkville University is looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the entrepreneurially minded, who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring, innovative career-focused educational experiences for students, no matter where they live or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself. Seek a career that will challenge you to make a meaningful difference through work with a passionate, empowered team in a business environment where your voice matters and your ideas are important.

If you care deeply about the student journey, want to support the development and growth of innovative, career relevant programs, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. 

Program Overview

Yorkville University has launched our new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, a flexible, career-focused graduate degree designed to empower professionals with the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. Offered online and in-person at our new campus in Ontario, the program supports working adults with year-round enrollment, multiple annual intakes, and the option to graduate in as few as two years.

The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and global business strategy, taught by faculty with extensive academic and professional experience. Graduates emerge equipped to lead teams, drive innovation, and advance into senior roles across sectors, including finance, marketing, operations, and entrepreneurship. 

Who we need

Reporting to the Dean, Business ON, we are hiring a MBA Faculty, Accounting. As our new Faculty member, you will play a vital role in delivering an exceptional learning experience for graduate students while helping shape the future of business education. You will teach accounting courses within our MBA program, creating engaging, inclusive, and applied learning experiences that connect theory to real-world practice. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to curriculum development, academic service, scholarship, and collaboration across the University, helping ensure our programs remain relevant, rigorous, and responsive to the evolving needs of learners and industry.

This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based at our 120 Bloor Street East campus in Toronto, with an expectation of three days per week on-site. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

What's in it for you

Shape the next generation of business leaders. You want to make a lasting impact by helping MBA students develop the accounting knowledge, critical thinking, and decision-making skills they need to succeed in today's business environment. Working with learners from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, you will have the opportunity to challenge perspectives, connect theory to practice, and play a meaningful role in advancing their careers.

Academic excellence with practical relevance. At Yorkville University, we are committed to delivering flexible, industry-informed education that prepares students for real-world success. You will have the opportunity to bring your professional expertise into the classroom, collaborate with colleagues across the Business faculty, and contribute to curriculum innovation that keeps pace with changes in the accounting profession and the broader business landscape.

A collaborative academic community. You will join a faculty that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and student success. Beyond teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, scholarship, and academic service while working alongside colleagues who are committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. As Yorkville University continues to grow, you will have opportunities to expand your impact through new initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

As our new MBA Faculty, Accounting, you will:

• Inspire learning. You will teach graduate-level accounting courses that challenge students to think critically, apply theory to real business situations, and develop the analytical and ethical decision-making skills needed to succeed as business leaders. You will foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment across in-person, blended, and online modalities, using evidence-based teaching practices and educational technologies to support student success.
• Support student success. You will create meaningful learning experiences and provide timely, constructive feedback that helps students achieve course and program learning outcomes. Through regular communication, office hours, and proactive engagement, you will build strong connections with learners, encourage participation, and guide them throughout their academic journey.
• Contribute to curriculum excellence. You will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and enhance MBA curriculum, ensuring courses remain academically rigorous, aligned with accreditation and institutional standards, and reflective of current accounting practices. You will share ideas, contribute to program reviews, and help create a consistent, high-quality student experience across the program.
• Collaborate with the academic community. You will work closely with faculty, program leadership, and cross-functional teams to strengthen the learner experience and contribute to a connected academic culture. You will participate in faculty meetings, committees, and institutional initiatives, sharing your expertise while supporting the continued growth of the Business faculty.
• Advance scholarship and continuous improvement. You will remain current in your discipline through scholarly activity, professional development, and engagement with industry and academic networks. You will apply new insights to your teaching, contribute to knowledge sharing within the University, and support Yorkville University's commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning.

• The credentials. You hold a terminal degree in Business or a closely related discipline, as required for the role. You also hold a professional accounting designation, with a CPA designation preferred. Your academic and professional background allows you to bring both scholarly rigour and practical insight to the classroom.
• The teaching expertise. You have experience teaching in post-secondary education and are committed to creating engaging, learner-centred experiences that support students from diverse backgrounds. You are comfortable teaching across in-person, blended, and online environments, using a variety of instructional approaches and educational technologies to help learners succeed.
• The accounting and industry knowledge. You bring current accounting expertise and can connect theory to practice through relevant examples, case studies, and applied learning. Experience in business leadership, strategy, statistics, or other interdisciplinary areas is an asset, as is industry experience that enriches the student learning experience.
• The commitment to scholarship and continuous learning. You are committed to remaining current in your discipline through scholarly activity, applied research, professional practice, or publication. You value continuous improvement and embrace opportunities to strengthen your teaching, contribute to academic initiatives, and support the University's culture of lifelong learning.
• The interpersonal skills. You are a collaborative educator with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. You enjoy working with colleagues across disciplines, providing meaningful feedback to students, and contributing to an inclusive academic community where curiosity, respect, and diverse perspectives are valued. You are organized, adaptable, and able to balance teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities effectively.

Compensation: $110,000 CAD. 

Why work at Yorkville University? 

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our faculty and employees - and ultimately our students - from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones. 
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access. 
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings. 

Join us

Yorkville University welcomes and appreciates candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications please express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An interview with the Dean and Program Chair and the Associate Dean, BBA Program to expand on your teaching experience and approach to engaging a wide range of students at the Masters level.
• An interview with the Vice President, Academic.
• Reference, credential and background check.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Accessible British Columbia Act. If you require accommodation for a disability, please notify the People team at 1-877-429-4029.