Assistant Professor in Accounting

London School of Economics and Political Science; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London seeks an Assistant Professor in Accounting with a strong research strategy and teaching capabilities. The role requires a completed or near-completed PhD in accounting, fostering both educational and research excellence in a supportive faculty environment. Application deadline is 17 November 2025.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous research leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed PhD or near completion by start date.
• Ability to teach effectively demonstrated by prior experience.
• Clear research goals aimed at leading publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop and execute a research strategy.
• Contribute to service and citizenship as an early-career colleague.

Skills

Research strategy

Teaching ability at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Education

PhD in accounting or related area

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• A completed PhD, or be 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.

Appointment details

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.

How to apply

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

Closing date: 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.