Assistant Professor, Accounting Information and Management

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 255,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty candidate in accounting at the assistant professor level. A Ph.D. in hand or expected by start date is required.

Applicants should show strong potential for high-quality research and teaching; three letters of reference are needed for assistant professor applicants. Base pay for this nine-month appointment is $255,000–$280,000, with research discretionary funding provided.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or expected by employment start date.
• Assistant professor level with potential for high-quality research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Tenure-track faculty position in accounting at the assistant professor level.
• Demonstrated ability or potential for high-quality research and teaching.
• Prepare CV and copies of research papers; provide three letters of reference for assistant professor candidates.

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Accounting Information & Management, Kellogg School of Management

The Kellogg School of Management is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in accounting at the assistant professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by employment start date. Selection criteria include demonstrated ability or potential for exceptionally high-quality research and teaching, and strong recommendations.

Applications should include a complete curriculum vita and copies of research papers. Applicants at the assistant professor level should also provide three letters of reference. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 15th, 2026.

Kellogg will host a Junior Faculty Recruiting Conference in January 2027 for on-campus interviews of potential assistant professor hires.

Questions may be sent to: [e-mail]

The expected base pay range for this position is $255,000 - $280,000

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided. Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.