Professor or Associate / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Financial Accounting

Applications are hereby invited for the post of Professor or Associate/Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Financial Accounting at Turku School of Economics. The position is situated at the Department of Accounting and Finance, in the subject Accounting and Finance.

The post will be filled directly as a Professor for an indefinite period or through a tenure track system first as fixed-term employment periods as Assistant / Associate Professor. An Assistant Professor first serves for a fixed term of 3-5 years and an Associate Professors for 2-4 years before being evaluated for an upgrade to become a full professor. The goal of an Assistant/Associate professor is to advance on the career path towards a professorship. This position will primarily be filled as a Professor or an Associate Professor.

The Department of Accounting and Finance consists of three subjects: Accounting and Finance, Business Law, and Quantitative Methods in Management. Research and teaching in Accounting and Finance cover the areas of management accounting, financial accounting (including auditing) and finance. Accounting and Finance is also the largest subject in terms of student numbers at the Turku School of Economics. More detailed information can be found from the official web-pages https://www.utu.fi/en/university/turku-school-of-economics/accounting-and-finance

Job description

The Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

conducts and supervises scientific research,
gives science-based education,
follows developments in science, and
participates in societal interaction and international cooperation in their field.

The subfield of the position is restricted to financial accounting (incl. auditing). Additionally, the selected candidate is expected to participate in administrative duties relevant to the position in question, to teach and supervise in the area of finance.

The candidate appointed to the position will, in principle, be responsible for leading the financial accounting group at the department. Therefore, evidence of international research contributions related to research in financial accounting (including auditing) conducted at the department will be considered an advantage for the applicant.

Apply between 7 February 2025 and 10 March 2025 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)

Who we are looking for

For the post of Professor, a researcher of high international standard in financial accounting (incl. auditing) is sought.

Tenure track –positions are meant for researchers who are pass the postdoc phase. When selecting a person for the Assistant Professor phase, especially academic potential and motivation for an academic career are taken into consideration. The tenure track Associate Professor phase is intended for a high-level researcher, whose qualifications indicate substantial scientific potential. The tenure track system of the University of Turku is described in: Guidelines for the tenure track system at the UTU.

The title (Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor) and more detailed content of the position will be defined later according to the merits and the scientific career of the selected candidate. This position will primarily be filled as a Professor or an Associate Professor.

The person appointed to the position is required to meet the eligibility requirements laid down in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure (Section 29).

The successful performance of the duties assigned to the position requires good knowledge of Finnish language. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish they are required to acquire an adequate level of proficiency for the position in Finnish within three years. The university will support the appointee in acquiring the necessary Finnish language skills.

Additionally, the position requires good skills in English language.

Benefits

The applicant who is chosen as Assistant or Associate Professor will be offered career mentoring during the tenure track period.

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

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Salary and trial period

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities for teaching and research personnel. The salary shall be determined when drawing up the employment contract.

The position is subject to a six-month trial period.

How to apply

More information about Instructions for Applying for a professor or associate professor or assistant professor position (Tenure Track) and the Recruitment process

Please attach the attachments mentioned in the Instructions for Applying to your application.

Applications should be submitted through the online system no later than March 10, 2025 at:16.00 (UTC+2).

Further information

Further information about the position, please contact Head of Department, Professor Luis Alvarez Esteban lhralv(a)utu.fi, tel. +358 400747961.

Further information concerning the appointment procedure can be obtained from the Head of Administration Ms. Sanna Kuusjärvi sanna.kuusjarvi(a)utu.fi

Department of Accounting and Finance

Department of Accounting and Finance specialises in three subjects: Accounting and Finance, Business Law and Quantitative Methods in Management.

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