Open Rank Tenure Track Position in Accounting Division

SSRN; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 258,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

ECO Transit Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Open Rank tenure-track appointment in Accounting to begin in Fall 2027. The role includes research, teaching, and service to the university and profession. Salary is competitive and based on credentials and experience.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels are considered, with explicit pathways depending on degree status. The CU Boulder community emphasizes inclusive excellence and offers strong benefits and support for scholars.

Qualifications

• PhD in accounting or closely related field, or near completion.
• Strong potential for scholarly research, teaching, and service.
• Instructor appointment if PhD not yet conferred until degree is awarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research in accounting.
• Teach courses and participate in service to the university and profession.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Service

Education

PhD in accounting

Job description

• Organization

  University of Colorado Boulder - Boulder, CO

• Posted

  15 Sep 2026

Open Rank Tenure Track Position in Accounting Division

Job Description & Qualification

Job Summary
The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Open Rank appointment (i.e., Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) in Accounting to start in Fall 2027.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Job duties include research, teaching, and service to the university and profession. The research interests of our faculty are mainly in archival empirical research in accounting. Compensation and support for research activities are competitive.
What We Can Offer
Based on credentials and experience, the salary ranges are as follows:
Full Professor: $330K–$365K
Associate Professor: $280K–$300K
Assistant Professor: $258K–$270K
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Assistant Professor candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent in accounting or a closely related field or be close to completion of a PhD. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong potential in conducting scholarly research, in teaching ability, and in effective interaction with faculty colleagues, students, staff, and external constituents. Seasoned faculty are also encouraged to apply.
Note: Candidates who have not yet been conferred their degree will be appointed as an Instructor until the semester following the PhD degree conferral.
Candidates who would like to be considered for an Associate or Full Professor position must hold a PhD or equivalent in accounting or related field. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research with potential for continued success, high quality teaching, and effective interaction with faculty colleagues, students, staff and external constituents.

About the Organization

Who We Are
The University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational, and family-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as an entrepreneurial hub, with active venture capital, technology, natural foods, and renewable energy sectors; it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States.
The economy of the Front Range of Colorado is strong, and private support for the University and the Leeds School is increasing steadily, as evidenced by a broad range of new programs. The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. By joining the Accounting Division, you will be part of a collegial and productive group of scholars with the highest standards of research and teaching excellence.