Professor of Accounting (Assistant or Associate)
College/School/Unit: McCombs School of Business
Department: Department of Accounting
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two full-time positions with the Shulkin Department of Accounting, at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor (with or without experience) or tenured associate professor, to begin in the academic year of 2027-2028. Applicants with financial-archival research interests are especially encouraged to apply for priority consideration for one of the postions.
Our faculty is comprised of scholars with a variety of backgrounds and interests. Successful applicants will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research program at the University of Texas, mentor graduate students, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The predominant mode of instruction and research is in-person, such that faculty appointed for employment shall reside in the proximate area of the work site for the duration of their appointment and be able to maintain a daily in-person schedule at the assigned work site.
Qualifications
Successful applicants must have strong research and teaching capabilities. A Ph.D. degree should either be completed or very near completion with the expectation of completion by the start date of the appointment.
Application Instructions
All applicants should provide a cover letter, research manuscript, vita, and copies of recent teaching evaluation summaries (if applicable). New PhD graduates should also provide names and email contact information for three faculty willing to provide letters of reference. At their discretion, applicants with experience as an assistant or associate professor may omit names of references initially but will be asked for references if selected as finalists. Additional materials may also be requested after the initial review of applications. All documents should be uploaded to Interfolio at Apply Now at Interfolio.
While there is no strict deadline, candidates are encouarged to apply as soon as materials are complete. Entry-level applications received by October 31, 2026, will receive priority consideration. Experienced applicants are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2026 to be considered for possible fall interviewing.
Screening of applications is open immediately upon this posting and will continue until the position(s) are filled or the search is closed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/188425
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