Associate or Full Professor of Accounting

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wharton School's Accounting Department at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in accounting. The position is based in Philadelphia.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a record or potential for high-quality research and teaching. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027, with an open date of September 17, 2026 and a deadline of October 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution required.
• Outstanding research record or potential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality accounting research across Financial, Managerial, or Tax accounting.
• Teach accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to service, mentoring, and program development.

Skills

Research capability

Teaching ability

Interest in accounting areas

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 Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should have interest 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. from an accredited institution and have 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.