Tenure-track faculty at the junior level - Accounting

American Accounting Association; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Sloan School’s Accounting Group in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks a junior-tenure-track faculty member in accounting, effective July 1, 2027. Responsibilities include conducting original research and teaching introductory accounting, as well as graduate and undergraduate courses.

PhD in Accounting or related field by start of employment is required; strong research potential is essential. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of Nov 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting or related field by start of employment.
• Strong research potential or achievement.
• Ability to teach introductory accounting and graduate/undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original scholarly research in accounting or related topics.
• Teach introductory accounting and more specialized courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Skills

Research ability

Teaching ability

Education

PhD in Accounting or related field

Job description

Tenure-track faculty at the junior level - Accounting

Employer MIT Sloan Location Cambridge, Massachusetts (US) Salary Salary information can be found in Interfolio. Closing date Oct 16, 2026

Focus Area Education & Research Role Type Faculty Role Level Faculty, Tenure Track Education Level PhD / Doctorate Work Mode On Site Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Academia

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School’s Accounting Group in Cambridge is seeking one tenure-track faculty at the junior level, effective July 1, 2027 or as soon thereafter as possible. Outstanding senior level applicants will also be considered. We stress high research potential or achievement; faculty responsibilities include conducting original scholarly research in accounting or related topics, teaching introductory accounting as well as more specialized courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Applicants must possess a PhD in Accounting or a related field by the start of employment. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; the submission deadline is November 15, 2026.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Applications Should Be Addressed To

Associate Professor Andrew Sutherland ([e-mail]), Chair, Accounting Group Search Committee

Candidates with zero to three years’ experience in a higher education teaching position are considered Junior candidates and may apply at this link: apply.interfolio.com/190773, while those who are tenured or being considered for tenure at another institution are considered Senior candidates and may apply at: apply.interfolio.com/193409. Please ensure that you apply using the appropriate application link, so your application is reviewed under the correct position