Assistant Professor of Accounting

Upenn; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Accounting, to begin July 1, 2027.

The appointment emphasizes research excellence and high-quality teaching in Financial, Managerial, or Tax Accounting, with expectations of scholarly productivity and service to the department.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. by June 30, 2028; Penn is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution or expected by June 30, 2028.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct high-quality research in accounting.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: The Wharton School: The Wharton School - Accounting

Location

Philadelphia

Open Date

Sep 17, 2026

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Wharton School's Accounting Department is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor. Applicants should have interests in areas such as Financial, Managerial, and Tax Accounting. Demonstrated ability or potential for high quality research and teaching are important. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

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

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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.