Assistant Professor in Accounting

SSRN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Research grants

Sabbatical leave

Collegial environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Accounting. The department seeks candidates who can teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, develop a robust research agenda, and contribute to the department’s ongoing growth.

Appointments are made on merit and the firm commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized. The appointment will commence no later than 1 September 2027.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD, or near completion, by start date.
• Clear, well developed research strategy with potential for leading publications in accounting.
• Ability to teach accounting at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and advance research with high impact publications.
• Contribute to service and citizenship activities as appropriate for early-career colleagues.

Education

PhD in accounting or related area

Job description

Organization

London School of Economics and Political Science

Location

London, United Kingdom

Posted

28 Sep 2026

Assistant Professor in Accounting

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 in Accounting

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 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.

Further specific 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 2027.

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
• excellent support, training and development opportunities

Application Procedure

If you have queries about the role, please email the Department Manager, Yvonne Guthrie ([e-mail]).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6 November 2026 (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.