Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Accounting (Tenure Track)

Job Title
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Accounting (Tenure Track)


Requisition Number
FE04335


Working Title

Department Name
8F100:B&E Accountancy


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, or may be ABD with expected completion of their Ph.D. by August 2025.



Required Related Experience

Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and have an excellent record of classroom instruction. Applicants should have an expectation to publish research in top journals such as TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets. While open to candidates across all research and teaching areas, a demonstrated interest or willingness in teaching financial accounting, data analytics, taxation, and/or graduate-level accounting coursework will be viewed favorably.



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Job Summary

The Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level beginning Fall of 2025. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, or may be ABD with expected completion of their Ph.D. by August 2025. Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and have an excellent record of classroom instruction. Applicants should have an expectation to publish research in top journals such as TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets. While open to candidates across all research and teaching areas, a demonstrated interest or willingness in teaching financial accounting, data analytics, taxation, and/or graduate-level accounting coursework will be viewed favorably.



Applications should include, a cover letter, a CV, a job market paper (upload under Specific Request 1), and the names and contact information for at least three references (who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation).



Applications must be received no later thanDecember 4th, 2024, for full consideration, but will be accepted until the position is filled. We plan to conduct initial virtual interviews shortly after this date, followed by campus visits in January and February.



For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Brian Bratten (brian.bratten@uky.edu), Director of the Von Allmen School of Accountancy.



ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers an outstanding research environment with a core of highly productive research-oriented faculty. Our research faculty include both archival and experimental faculty who are actively publishing in the highest quality accounting research journals. The school’s programs consist of the undergraduate program, a Master of Accountancy program, graduate certificate programs in data analytics and taxation, and a PhD program. Salary, research support, and teaching load are competitive with R1 public universities. We encourage you to learn more about the school by visiting the school’s website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/von-allmen-school-a…



ABOUT THE LOCATION: The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, which is in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many ‘Best Cities’ lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic.



We encourage you to visit our department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/von-allmen-school-a…



The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over this time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both face-to-face and online formats. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, and are the fastest growing college on UK’s campus, with more than 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”



Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (pop. 320,000) is widely known as the “horse capital of the world” and is roughly an hour’s drive from Louisville and Cincinnati. Lexington has a number of desirable amenities, a vibrant dining and nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities and is regularly cited as one of the top places to live in the US. Please consider joining our team.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, or may be ABD with expected completion of their Ph.D. by August 2025. Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and have an excellent record of classroom instruction. Applicants should have an expectation to publish research in top journals such as TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets. While open to candidates across all research and teaching areas, a demonstrated interest or willingness in teaching financial accounting, data analytics, taxation, and/or graduate-level accounting coursework will be viewed favorably



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, or may be ABD with expected completion of their Ph.D. by August 2025. Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and have an excellent record of classroom instruction. Applicants should have an expectation to publish research in top journals such as TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets. While open to candidates across all research and teaching areas, a demonstrated interest or willingness in teaching financial accounting, data analytics, taxation, and/or graduate-level accounting coursework will be viewed favorably



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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