Open Rank Tenure Track Position in Accounting Division

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 258,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for you and depend­

ECO Pass for local transit

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Open Rank appointment in Accounting to start in Fall 2027. The position involves research, teaching, and service to the university and profession, with research support and competitive compensation based on credentials.

Candidates must have a PhD in accounting or a closely related field (or be nearing completion).

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or closely related field (or near completion) required for Assistant Professor; equivalent pathways for Associate/Full Professor.
• Strong scholarly research potential with evidence of scholarly activity and teaching capability.
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external constituents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, teach courses, and provide service to the university and the accounting profession.

Skills

Research ability

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in accounting or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Leeds School of Business at the University of ColoradoBoulder invites applications for an Open Rank appointment (i.e.,Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) in Accounting to start inFall 2027.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder,offers a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational, andfamily-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as anentrepreneurial hub, with active venture capital, technology,natural foods, and renewable energy sectors; it is consistentlyrecognized as one of the best places to live in the UnitedStates.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Job duties include research, teaching, and service to the university and profession. The research interests of our facultyare mainly in archival empirical research in accounting. Compensation and support for research activities arecompetitive.

What We Can Offer

Based on credentials and experience, the salary ranges are asfollows:

• Full Professor : $330K–$365K
• Associate Professor: $280K–$300K
• Assistant Professor : $258K–$270K

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs throughthe CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Assistant Professor candidates must hold a PhD orequivalent in accounting or a closely related field or be closeto completion of a PhD. Successful candidates will demonstratestrong potential in conducting scholarly research, in teachingability, and in effective interaction with faculty colleagues,students, staff, and external constituents. Seasoned faculty arealso encouraged to apply.
• Note: Candidates who have not yet been conferred theirdegree will be appointed as an Instructor until the semesterfollowing the PhD degree conferral.
• Candidates who would like to be considered for an Associateor Full Professor position must hold a PhD or equivalent inaccounting or related field. A successful candidate willdemonstrate a strong record of scholarly research with potentialfor continued success, high quality teaching, and effectiveinteraction with faculty colleagues, students, staff and externalconstituents.

Review of applications is ongoing; applications received byOctober 10, 2026 will receive full consideration. Theposition will remain posted until filled.

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