One or more Associate Professors in accounting

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University Business School; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University Business School invites applications for one or more Associate Professors in accounting. The position emphasizes research, teaching and supervision within the Accounting Research Group.

You will publish in international journals, teach at bachelor and master levels (including HD and MBA), supervise PhD students, and collaborate across the school to attract external funding. The role supports PBL and may include Danish language teaching over time.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have international-standard research and demonstrable pedagogy.
• Experience with supervision and pedagogical skills development is required.
• Positive written assessment of teaching qualifications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and publish in leading journals.
• Deliver teaching at bachelor and master levels and on HD/MBA programs.
• Supervise PhD students and supervise project groups/individual students.
• Engage in external funding applications and research collaborations.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Supervision

Collaboration

Danish language

Education

PhD in accounting

Master's degree

Job description

One or more Associate Professors in accounting

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University Business School

Join an expanding research environment at Aalborg University Business School at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, where curiosity, collaboration, and strong academic ambitions shape our work. We are seeking one or more dedicated scholars to help advance accounting research within the Accounting Research Group at Aalborg University Business School. The position is a permanent full time position starting on February 1 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your work tasks

The successful candidate is expected to be committed to research, teaching and supervision, including teaching within AAU's Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach to contribute to the continued development of accounting education and innovative teaching practices at AAUBS.

As an associate professor in accounting, you will conduct independent research and aim for publication in leading international journals. You will be involved in developing and delivering teaching at both bachelor and master levels, and on HD and MBA programs, including a broad array of topics within accounting. The position includes supervision of project groups and individual students, participation in research collaborations within the group, and active engagement in the academic community at the business school. You will be expected to supervise PhD students. You will further contribute to the development of new research ideas and apply for external funding. You will be expected to be present at the business school at least three days again and preferably more to help create a stimulating environment for students and researchers.

Your competencies

We are looking for one or more colleagues with a strong interest in research and a clear ambition to contribute to international academic debates through rigorous work. We value candidates who are curious, reflective, and open to collaboration, and who enjoy contributing to a collegial research environment. We welcome a broad range of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches. Experience with teaching at university level is expected. We appreciate a constructive and engaged approach to teaching, supervision, and interaction with students, and we are looking for someone who is motivated to contribute positively to both the research and teaching communities at the business school. Ability to teach in Danish is an advantage.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained in other ways.

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international standard. In addition, applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

Who we are

The Accounting research group is based at Aalborg University Business School and has a strong interest in how firms do accounting, and accounting broadly speaking. The group works with contemporary topics in leadership and a broad array of topics within managerial/financial accounting. We value a collegial atmosphere where collaboration, openness, and academic curiosity shape our daily work. Teaching is closely linked to our research activities and to Aalborg University’s long-standing tradition of Problem-Based Learning, which encourages student engagement through project work and real-world analytical challenges.

How to apply

Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position


• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)


• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. You must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement


• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.


• Additional qualifications in relation to the position


• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here .

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. The successful applicant is expected, with support from the university, to acquire Danish language skills over time and to be able to contribute to teaching in Danish within 2–5 years of employment, including grading and supervising students, at a level corresponding to the teaching undertaken.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Interviews will be held in November 2026 where the invited candidates will have the opportunity to present their thoughts about and plans for teaching, supervision, research and attraction of external funding.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here .

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Type of employment

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 37

City

City Aalborg

County *

Country

Reference number

Reference number 2026/1151