Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Accounting

Laplace Apply; Oost-Vlaanderen; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghent University, within the Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation unit, invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure track) in accounting. The role centers on teaching duties in both Dutch and English, plus independent research, grant development, supervision and service.

Start is planned for September 1, 2027, with a five-year tenure-track appointment. Ideal candidates will have a doctorate and at least two years of postdoctoral experience by September 2027, and languages

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or related field with a thesis-based doctorate.
• At least two years of postdoctoral experience by Sept 1, 2027.
• Strong research track in accounting, finance or education.

Responsibilities

• Teach bachelor's courses in Dutch and master's courses in English.
• Conduct independent accounting research and seek grants.
• Supervise students and provide academic service.

Skills

Accounting research

Financial reporting

Auditing

Accounting education

Supervision

Education

PhD in Accounting or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Accounting

Ghent University · Accounting, Corporate Finance and Taxation

Apply by 30 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

Ghent University offers assistant professor (tenure track) in accounting in Ghent. The specific focus is ghent recruits a full-time assistant professor in accounting for a five-year tenure-track appointment.

Ghent recruits a full-time assistant professor in accounting for a five-year tenure-track appointment. Duties combine bachelor's teaching in Dutch, master's teaching in English, independent accounting research, grant development, supervision and academic service. Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented research scope, this may particularly suit scholars with a doctorate and at least two years of postdoctoral experience by September 2027. Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: Dutch B2 within five years if not already proficient and C1 in the language of instruction; a Dutch-language trial lesson is part of selection. Overall Opportunity Assessment: The advertised work connects accounting research, financial reporting, auditing, accounting education, supervision. Its distinguishing purpose is ghent recruits a full-time assistant professor in accounting for a five-year tenure-track appointment. Applicants should assess the documented academic and practical constraints before proceeding.

Level Researcher

Time Commitment Full-time

Start Date Sep 1, 2027

Reference Code 30346

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

Thesis-based doctorate or officially accepted equivalent; at least two years of postdoctoral experience by 1 September 2027.

Experience

Technical Skills accounting research financial reporting auditing accounting education supervision