Assistant Professor of Accounting

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, in Philadelphia, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027, with research and teaching expectations across financial, managerial, and tax accounting.

Candidates must have or expect a Ph.D. in Accounting by June 30, 2028, with a demonstrated or strong potential for high-quality research and teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting or expected by June 30, 2028.
• Demonstrated or potential for high-quality research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach accounting courses at Wharton and contribute to curriculum.
• Engage in high-quality research resulting in scholarly publications.
• Collaborate with faculty across accounting and related disciplines.

Skills

Research potential

Teaching ability

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Location: Philadelphia

Open Date: Sep 17, 2026

Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Wharton School's Accounting Department is seeking applicantsfor a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as an AssistantProfessor. Applicants should have interests in areas such asFinancial, Managerial, and Tax Accounting. Demonstrated ability orpotential for high quality research and teaching are important. Theappointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2028is acceptable) from an accredited institution an outstandingresearch record or potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.