Assistant Professor

SSRN; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking an Assistant Professor in Accounting. The role requires a completed PhD or nearing completion, a strong research strategy, and teaching capabilities. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and is set to commence by September 2026. We encourage diverse applicants, especially from women and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Research grants policy

Generous research leave

Collegial faculty environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD in accounting or related area by the start date.
• Strong research potential leading to publications.
• Prior teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting at under- and post-graduate levels.
• Contribute to departmental service and citizenship.

Skills

Outstanding research strategy

Teaching ability

Education

PhD in accounting or related area

Job description

Organization

London School of Economics and Political Science

Location

London, United Kingdom

Posted

22 Sep 2025

Job Description & Qualification

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Department of Accounting

Assistant Professor

The Department of Accounting at LSE invites applications from outstanding candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in Accounting. Those specialising in any area of accounting are encouraged to apply, although when making recruiting decisions we will take into account teaching needs and priority areas as the ongoing development of the department and composition of the faculty may require. For further information on the department, see https://www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/about-us.

Candidates will have:

• A completed PhD, or close to obtaining a PhD, in accounting, or related area, by the post start date.
• A clear, well-developed and viable strategy for outstanding research that has the potential to result in leading publications in accounting.
• Ability to teach accounting at under- and post-graduate level, ideally evidenced by prior experience in teaching.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

Candidates will also be expected to make relevant service and citizenship contributions as appropriate for early-career colleagues.

The appointment is expected to commence no later than 1 September 2026.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

Application Procedure

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries about applying via the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. If you have queries about the role, please email the Department Manager, Yvonne Guthrie ([e-mail]).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2025 (23.59 UK time).

We are unable to accept any late applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a presentation and meet with the faculty.

Apply link: https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/2261/0/457598/15539/assistant-professor