Assistant Professor of Accounting

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 324,000 - 372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving allowance

Summer research funding

Endowments

Administrative supplements

Job summary

The University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business invites applications for up to two tenure‑eligible Assistant Professor positions in Accounting, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. These are nine‑month appointments with a 3‑year term, renewable.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in accounting or a related field and will conduct scholarly research and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in accounting or related field.
• Strong potential for high-quality research and effective teaching.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality scholarly research in accounting or related field.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Serve on committees and contribute to an inclusive academic community.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Service

Education

Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in accounting or related field

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting

Position Description

The Department of Accounting at the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington invites applications for up to two tenure eligible faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027.

We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidates will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment with a 3-year term, renewable for Assistant Professors, beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for these positions will be $27,000-$31,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality scholarly research in accounting or a related field and effectively teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

The positions are open to all teaching and research areas within the discipline of accounting. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance, summer research funding, endowments (tenured), and administrative supplements.

The Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States—for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Foster School serves a diverse population of more than 2,500 students. With one-in-four UW freshman applicants requesting business majors, demand for Foster School business education is significant and growing.

We are driven by our purpose of fostering leaders, insights, and progress to better humanity. The Department of Accounting, with its international reputation for its research productivity and teaching excellence, works together with other Foster School departments, UW schools and colleges, and community partners (e.g., Starbucks, Costco, Amazon, and Microsoft) to support top-ranked programs at the undergraduate, MBA, Ph.D., and executive levels. For more information visithttps://foster.uw.edu .

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Candidates must have, or be nearing completion of, a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in accounting or related field. A qualified candidate may be considered for temporary appointment as an Acting Assistant Professor, pending PhD with conversion to appointment as an Assistant Professor after degree conferral if the terminal degree has not been conferred by the position start date.

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

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