Faculty Positions in Accounting

• Organization Vanderbilt University:
  The Owen Graduate School of Management

• Posted
  16 Sep 2026

The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University is seeking applications for two positions in the Accounting group. We will consider applications for all ranks, with a preference for the seasoned assistant/tenured associate level to begin in August 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in accounting or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited university. We seek candidates who have demonstrated the ability to conduct influential research, as measured by publications in top journals, as well as the ability to teach effectively.

The Owen Graduate School of Management is engaged in graduate and undergraduate management education, with an enrollment of over 600 students in its MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Accountancy, Master of Marketing, and Master of Management in Health Care programs.
Home to more than 2.0 million people, the Nashville metropolitan statistical area has over a dozen colleges and universities. Nashville features many cultural and recreational amenities including a symphony orchestra, professional sports, an extensive park system, hiking and biking trails, exceptional restaurants, and live music offerings across a broad variety of genres. Major industries include healthcare, publishing, insurance and finance, higher education, and music.

Nashville is frequently identified as one of the best U.S. cities for work, family, and quality of life by various national publications.
We seek to attract research active, global-minded, and intellectually diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge. Owen enrolls a student body from all parts of the U.S. and 47 countries. Both Owen and Vanderbilt University are fully committed to environments that are intellectually stimulating, dynamic, and that welcome well-being and community.
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Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.