Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Accounting
Position Overview
The University of Kansas School of Business seeks applicants for an open rank Professor in Accounting. The search is open at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor levels with an emphasis on Associate and Full Professors. Appointment at a particular level will be based on an applicant’s scholarly and teaching record. Research should be focused on publication in the most highly regarded journals. All areas in the field of accounting will be considered, but preference will be given to full professors with a research and teaching interest in tax. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral students are especially encouraged to apply. The position is a full-time, academic year, tenure-track or tenured faculty beginning August 18, 2025.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
ABOUT US:
Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Funding for professorships, graduate assistants, and travel support are available. The Accounting program offers degrees at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral levels. The Accounting program is separately accredited by the AACSB. For additional information about the School and its faculty and programs, see: http://www.business.ku.edu/.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
ABOUT US:
Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Funding for professorships, graduate assistants, and travel support are available. The Accounting program offers degrees at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral levels. The Accounting program is separately accredited by the AACSB. For additional information about the School and its faculty and programs, see: http://www.business.ku.edu/.
Job Description
Teaching (40%) - Teach required and elective courses in the undergraduate, MBA, MACC, and/or doctoral programs within the area of Accounting.
Research (40%) - Conduct and publish research on accounting topics in leading academic journals.
Service (20%) - Engage in school, university, and professional service activities as needed.
Research (40%) - Conduct and publish research on accounting topics in leading academic journals.
Service (20%) - Engage in school, university, and professional service activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor:
For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:
For appointment at the rank of Full Professor:
- A Ph.D. in accounting (must be earned by August 18, 2025).
- Demonstrated teaching excellence in accounting.
- Demonstrated excellent scholarship (or potential for excellent scholarship) as shown through publications and working papers.
For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:
- A Ph.D. in accounting.
- Productive record of teaching excellence in accounting.
- Demonstrated excellent scholarship as shown through publications that have enabled the candidate to be successfully promoted to an Associate Professor at research-oriented university of a similar or higher research profile as the University of Kansas.
For appointment at the rank of Full Professor:
- A Ph.D. in accounting.
- Established record of teaching excellence in accounting.
- Sustained record of excellent scholarship as shown through publications that have enabled the candidate to be successfully promoted to a Full Professor at research-oriented university of a similar or higher research profile as the University of Kansas.
- Demonstrated ability to work with doctoral students.
Additional Candidate Instructions
To be considered, candidates must submit an online application. A complete application will include a:
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- letter of application describing experience and accomplishments,
- record of productivity in teaching, research and service as noted in CV,
- research statement and supplemental materials, (e.g., publications), and
- teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations).
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Contact Information to Applicants
Meg Denton, busacctadmin@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Monday October 21, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025