Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Department of Accountancy

SSRN; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 265,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Accountancy at Gies Business, UIUC, invites applications for tenure-track positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We seek scholars who will advance accounting research, deliver engaging courses, and contribute to service and leadership within the department.

Candidates must have a PhD in Accounting or a related field; assistants should be near completion. The successful hire will join a world-leading program with strong data analytics and campus

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong research as well as demonstrated teaching effectiveness and leadership potential commensurate with the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leading-edge accounting research.
• Deliver engaging classroom experiences.
• Provide support and leadership within the department and accounting academic community.

Skills

Strong research

Teaching effectiveness

Leadership potential

Education

PhD in Accounting or related field

Job description

Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Department of Accountancy

Job Description & Qualification

The Department of Accountancy at Gies Business is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service. Tenure-track faculty conduct leading-edge accounting research, deliver an engaging classroom experience, and provide support and leadership within the department and accounting academic community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates at advanced ranks must possess a PhD degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields; candidates for assistant professor must possess or be near completion of a PhD degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields. Candidates must have strong research as well as demonstrated teaching effectiveness and leadership potential commensurate with the position sought.

SALARY

The budgeted salary range for this position is $265,000 to $315,000. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, rank, and experience while considering internal equity.

PROPOSED STARTING DATE

June 16, 2027, July 16, 2027, or August 16, 2027.

Application Procedure

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 10, 2027. Applications received by November 8, 2026, will be given first consideration. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position. Professional references will be contacted once the recruiting committee has requested them.

About the Organization

The Department of Accountancy offers a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Master of Accounting Science, Master of Science in Accountancy (available both in-person and online), and a PhD in Accountancy. Renowned for its leadership in data analytics, the Department is home to the University of Illinois-Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Emerging Technologies, which develops and disseminates cutting-edge curricula to faculty, students, and professionals globally.

The Department holds AACSB International accreditation and consistently ranks #1 in the BYU Faculty Research Rankings. With over 75 faculty members covering a wide range of research and teaching expertise, the Department fosters a collaborative and collegial environment.

For more than a century, Gies Business has designed innovative programs and a forward-thinking curriculum that empower students to transform bold ideas into real-world impact. The successful candidate will contribute to this tradition of academic excellence by delivering exceptional educational experiences to motivated students, demonstrating a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to their rank, and advancing the Department's reputation for curricular innovation and inclusivity. At Gies, we are committed to democratizing education and fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity.

As one of 16 colleges at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Research I institution that educates over 52,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries, Gies Business is a vibrant hub for academic and professional excellence.

Additional Information

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail].