Assistant Professor, tenure track, qualification agreement (ID 2907)

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 68.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Six weeks vacation

Training opportunities

Wide range of benefits

Meaningful work

Excellent public transport access

Zusammenfassung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of financial accounting. The position is hosted by our institute and involves international research activity and teaching in English.

Applicants should have a PhD, a strong publication record or potential, and demonstrated collaboration with international partners. The university offers competitive compensation, research support, and a modern campus in the heart of Vienna.

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree completed or expected in accounting or related field.
• Ability to teach in English and engage in international collaboration.
• Postdoctoral experience and strong research profile are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct high-quality quantitative research in financial accounting.
• Publish in top-tier accounting journals and present at conferences.
• Teach courses in English and participate in academic service.

Kenntnisse

PhD completed or expected

English teaching

International collaboration

Postdoctoral experience

Ausbildung

PhD in accounting or related field

Jobbeschreibung

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Organisation/Company WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Research Field Economics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A qualification agreement will be concluded at the start of the employment (§ 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Pursuant to WU’s Personnel Development Plan, this position can only be fixed-term for up to six years. Once all objectives agreed upon in the qualification agreement have been fulfilled, the employment relationship can be made permanent. Employees who have successfully completed a qualification agreement are classified as associate professors. From an organizational regulation perspective they belong to the group of professors. Three years after successful completion of the qualification agreement, they are entitled to apply for promotion to full professor according to the By-Laws of WU § 43a. We are inviting applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure track) in the field of financial accounting to join our institute. Members of the recruiting committee will attend the 2026 EAA Talent Workshop in Madrid and conduct interviews with prospective candidates. Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to attend the workshop and meet with us there.

What to expect

• International faculty with a publication record in top tier accounting journals (e.g., The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Review of Accounting Studies).
• Strong international research network with regular guests from top-tier universities at our conferences and research seminars.
• Competitive compensation and strong research support, including research funding, data availability, and attractive teaching conditions.
• Tax incentive for eligible international researchers moving to Austria.
• Strong ties to business practice, professional associations, and policymakers.
• Highly motivated students with accounting majors in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs.

What you have to offer

• We invite applications from researchers in the field of financial accounting.
• High-quality research using quantitative methods, with strong potential to publish in top-tier accounting journals.
• A completed PhD degree or anticipation to complete a PhD degree in the current academic year.
• Demonstrated active engagement with the international academic community, for example, through collaboration with international coauthors, research visits at other universities, or presentations at leading academic conferences.
• Candidates must have completed their PhD at a university other than WU or have at least two years of postdoctoral working experience at another university. It is an advantage if they demonstrate international academic experience—such as a PhD from a non-Austrian university or postdoctoral work at a non-Austrian academic institution for at least two years.
• The ability to teach in English and commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
• Training opportunities
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Inspiring campus lifewith over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits .

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,980.80 (14 times per year). In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

WU is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported throughout each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates' qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.