Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Department of Accountancy

Assistant Professor - Department of Accountancy

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 globally.

The Department holds AACSB International accreditation and consistently ranks #1 in the BYU Faculty Research Rankings. With over 75 faculty members covering a wide range of research and teaching expertise, the Department fosters a collaborative and collegial environment.

For more than a century, Gies Business has designed innovative programs and a forward-thinking curriculum that empower students to transform bold ideas into real-world impact. The successful candidate will contribute to this tradition of academic excellence by delivering exceptional educational experiences to motivated students, demonstrating a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to their rank, and advancing the Department's reputation for curricular innovation and inclusivity. At Gies, we are committed to democratizing education and fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity.

As one of 16 colleges at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-a Research I institution that educates over 52,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries-Gies Business is a vibrant hub for academic and professional excellence.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Tenure-track faculty are expected to conduct research in Accountancy
• Senior faculty are expected to provide leadership in the department, the university and in the Accountancy discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a PhD degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields. Candidates must have strong research as well as demonstrated teaching effectiveness and leadership potential commensurate with the position sought.

PROPOSED STARTING DATE: July 16, 2026, or August 16, 2026.

Appointment Information

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 for this position 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 sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES & Deadline Information

For full consideration, please create your candidate profile at and upload your required documents, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, working papers, course evaluations, and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references. Professional references will be contacted once the recruiting committee has requested them. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on July 17, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered.

Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1036412

Job Category : Faculty

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