Assistant Professor - Accounting

SSRN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 255,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL, invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Accounting. The role requests a earned Ph.D. and emphasizes research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department and university.

The position supports outreach to the business community and interdisciplinary collaboration. The appointment will involve teaching responsibilities, ongoing scholarly work, and service duties within the college, with a

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree by the start date.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, high quality scholarly research, and service.

Responsibilities

• The position will encompass research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, service to the department, college and university, and outreach to the business communities.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Service

Education

PhD

Job description

• Organization

  University of Illinois Chicago, College of Business Administration

Posted

• Posted

  02 Sep 2026

Job Description & Qualification

Salary

$255,000 - $275,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Applicant's rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Summary

UIC College of Business and the Department of Accounting continue to see substantial enrollment growth. These hires will meet the needs of the growing student body including the requirements of the accreditation of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The position will encompass research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, service to the department, college and university, and outreach to the business communities.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree by the start date of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, high quality scholarly research, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching, high quality scholarly research, (e.g., works in process, publications, etc.), and a commitment to collaborative service within the academic community.

Application Procedure

Questions regarding the search may be directed at Melissa Martin, Department Head and Michael B. Mikhail Professor of Accounting, Department of Accounting, at [e-mail].

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

About the Organization

University of Illinois Chicago is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. This position is intended to be eligible for Benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.