Assistant Professor in Accounting

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Research grants policy

Sabbatical entitlement

Supportive environment

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Accounting in the Department of Accounting. The role emphasizes research excellence and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to the department’s aims.

Applicants should hold or be close to a PhD in accounting, present a credible research plan with potential for leading publications, and have teaching experience. Start by 1 September 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or near-completion by start date.
• Clear, viable research strategy with potential for leading publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop and execute a high-quality research programme.
• Engage in service and citizenship activities appropriate for early-career colleagues.
• Support departmental teaching needs and development.

Skills

Teaching accounting

Research strategy

Higher education teaching

Education

PhD in accounting

Job description

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

The Department of Accounting at LSE invites applications from outstanding candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in Accounting.

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 and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6 November 2026 (23.59 UK time).

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