Job Advertisement <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Assistant Professor in Accounting, tenure track <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022 Vienna University of Economics and Business<\/p>\n
\u2022 Institute for Accounting and Auditing<\/p>\n
\u2022 Research, development, teaching<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fulltime<\/p>\n
\u2022 Application deadline: Nov 11, 2026<\/p>\n
WU Vienna University of Economics and Business combines excellence with responsibility. Its rare triple accreditation <\/b>by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a guarantee for the highest quality research and teaching in the fields of business, economics, and business law. WU\u2019s research is characterized by a wide diversity of disciplines practiced at WU, allowing researchers to deal with even the most complex research questions.<\/p>\n
International cooperation <\/b>is very important to WU, and we encourage and support both faculty and student mobility. WU is also very aware of its responsibility to its students, faculty, and staff and is committed to gender equality, equal opportunities, accessibility, family-friendly working conditions, and sustainability.<\/p>\n
The Institute for Accounting and Auditing is looking for an<\/p>\n
Assistant Professor in Accounting <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Fulltime, 40 hours\/week <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Starting July 01, 2027, or soon thereafter, and limited for 6 years <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
A qualification agreement <\/b>will be concluded at the start of the employment (\u00a7 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Pursuant to WU\u2019s Personnel Development Plan, this position can only be fixed-term for up to six years. Once all objectives agreed upon in the qualification agreement have been fulfilled, the employment relationship can be made permanent. Employees who have successfully completed a qualification agreement are classified as associate professors. From an organizational regulation perspective they belong to the group of professors. Three years after successful completion of the qualification agreement, they are entitled to apply for promotion to full professor according to the By-Laws of WU \u00a7 43a.<\/p>\n
We are inviting applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure track) in the field of financial accounting to join our institute. Members of the recruiting committee will attend the 2026 EAA Talent Workshop in Madrid <\/b>and conduct interviews with prospective candidates. Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to attend the workshop and meet with us there.<\/p>\n
What to expect <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022 International faculty <\/b>with a publication record in top tier accounting journals (e.g., The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Review of Accounting Studies).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong international research network <\/b>with regular guests from top-tier universities at our conferences and research seminars.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Competitive compensation and strong research support<\/b>, including research funding, data availability, and attractive teaching conditions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tax incentive <\/b>for eligible international researchers moving to Austria.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong ties to business practice, professional associations, and policymakers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Highly motivated students <\/b>with accounting majors in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs.<\/p>\n
What you have to offer <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022 We invite applications from researchers in the field of financial accounting<\/b>.<\/p>\n
\u2022 High-quality research using quantitative methods, with strong potential to publish in top-tier accounting journals<\/b>.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A completed PhD degree <\/b>or anticipation to complete a PhD degree in the current academic year.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Demonstrated active engagement <\/b>with the international academic community, for example, through collaboration with international coauthors, research visits at other universities, or presentations at leading academic conferences.<\/p>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Candidates must have completed their PhD at a university other than WU <\/b>or have at least two years of postdoctoral working experience at another university<\/b>. It is an advantage if they demonstrate international academic experience\u2014such as a PhD from a non-Austrian university or postdoctoral work at a non-Austrian academic institution for at least two years.<\/p>\n \u2022 The ability to teach in English <\/b>and commitment to excellence in teaching.<\/p>\n Required submission materials: <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 C.V.<\/p>\n \u2022 Cover letter<\/p>\n \u2022 Job market paper<\/p>\n \u2022 Research statement<\/p>\n \u2022 Teaching statement<\/p>\n \u2022 Three letters of reference<\/p>\n \u2022 Additional papers (optional)<\/p>\n What we offer you <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Flexible working hours <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Training opportunities <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 A wide range of benefits<\/b>, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts<\/p>\n \u2022 Meaningful work <\/b>in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment<\/p>\n A modern campus with spectacular architecture <\/b>in the heart of Vienna<\/p>\n \u2022 Inspiring campus life <\/b>with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent accessibility by public transportation <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Curious? <\/b>Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at\/benefits<\/span>.<\/p>\n The minimum monthly gross salary <\/b>amounts to \u20ac5,980.80 (14 times per year)<\/b>. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.<\/p>\n For further information about the position, please contact Professor Zolt\u00e1n Novotny-Farkas<\/b>, at zoltan.novotny-farkas@wu.ac.at<\/span>.<\/p>\n Do you want to join the WU team? <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Then please submit your application by November 11, 2026 under www.wu.ac.at\/jobs <\/span>(ID 2907).<\/p>\n We are looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Job Advertisement Assistant Professor in Accounting, tenure track \u2022 Vienna University of Economics and Business \u2022 Institute for Accounting and Auditing \u2022 Research, development, teaching \u2022 Fulltime \u2022 Application deadline: Nov 11, 2026 WU Vienna University of Economics and Business combines excellence with responsibility. Its rare triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"class_list":["post-7170","job","type-job","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n