Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Department of Accountancy

Assistant Professor – Department of Accountancy

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign is inviting applications for tenure‑track faculty positions in its highly ranked Department of Accountancy. The Department seeks outstanding candidates at the rank of assistant professor in any area of accountancy teaching and research. Appointments will begin in Summer or Fall 2026. These are full‑time academic positions.

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 education, the Department is home to the University of Illinois‑Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics, which develops and disseminates cutting‑edge analytics curricula to faculty, students, and professionals worldwide.

• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Conduct research in accountancy appropriate for a tenure‑track assistant professor.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness and leadership potential.
• Contribute to the Department's reputation for curricular innovation and inclusivity.

• PhD in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong research record and demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Leadership potential that aligns with the rank of assistant professor.

This is a 100% full‑time academic position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/17/2026. The budgeted salary range is $250,000 to $260,000. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, rank, and experience while considering internal equity.

This position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Waivers for employees and dependents.

Submit a complete application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, working papers, course evaluations, and the names and email addresses of three professional references through the University of Illinois job portal by 6:00 PM (CST) on July 17, 2026.

Applications not submitted through the official portal will not be considered.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or accessibility.