Faculty Positions in Accounting

SSRN; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 465,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University, Graduate School of Business, invites applications for tenure-line faculty positions in accounting beginning September 1, 2026, from candidates at all levels who are interested in financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, and related areas. Candidates should have or expect to complete a PhD by September 1, 2027 and possess a strong research record.

Teaching MBA and PhD courses is required. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have or expect to complete a PhD by September 1, 2027 and possess a strong and active research record.
• The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach both MBA and PhD courses in accounting.
• Open to candidates at all levels and stages of their careers beginning September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in accounting and teach MBA and PhD courses.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to the accounting faculty.
• Begin appointment on September 1, 2026 and participate in graduate education.

Skills

Research aptitude

Teaching ability

PhD completion by 2027

Education

PhD (expected by 2027)

Job description

• Organization

  Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Location

• Stanford, California.

Posted

• 01 Sep 2026

Faculty Positions in Accounting

Job Description & Qualification

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Business, invites applications for tenure line faculty positions in accounting, beginning September 1, 2026, from candidates at all levels and stages of their careers who are interested in financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, and other areas. Candidates should have or expect to complete a PhD by September 1, 2027, and should possess a strong and active research record. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and to teach both MBA and PhD courses in accounting. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $280,000 - $295,000
• Associate Professor: $300,000 - $330,000
• Full Professor: $405,000 - $465,000

Stanford 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 equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

About the Organization

Stanford 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 equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.