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Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting at SSRN
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- University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessLocationPosted
- Posted 03 Sep 2025PositionAssistant/Associate Professor of AccountingJob Description & QualificationThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to tenure-track positions in Accounting beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.We invite applications from those who hold a PhD (or equivalent) in the relevant field(s) or expect to complete the requirements for a PhD in accounting by July 1, 2026 or soon thereafter. (We require all tenure track faculty to have a PhD or equivalent. We will appoint those whose degree requirements have not been satisfied by this date as instructors, the expectation being that all PhD requirements will be satisfied soon thereafter, at which time you will be appointed as an assistant professor.)Applicants should be interested in contributing to a program that welcomes, respects, and supports a diverse community of scholars. Members of our faculty are expected to conduct original research of exceptionally high quality, to teach effectively, and to participate in and contribute to the academic environment.Each candidate should submit a curriculum vita, job market paper, and the names of at least two scholars qualified and willing to evaluate the candidate's ability, training, and potential for research and teaching.Applications will only be accepted at this link: We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2025, and strongly encourage you to submit your application by November 10, 2025. We will continue to accept applications until April 1, 2026.Salary Range: $280,000 - $290,000 for assistant and $280,000 - $320,000 for associateThis position is benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: .Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email with their request.
- Posted 03 Sep 2025PositionAssistant/Associate Professor of AccountingJob Description & QualificationThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to tenure-track positions in Accounting beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.We invite applications from those who hold a PhD (or equivalent) in the relevant field(s) or expect to complete the requirements for a PhD in accounting by July 1, 2026 or soon thereafter. (We require all tenure track faculty to have a PhD or equivalent. We will appoint those whose degree requirements have not been satisfied by this date as instructors, the expectation being that all PhD requirements will be satisfied soon thereafter, at which time you will be appointed as an assistant professor.)Applicants should be interested in contributing to a program that welcomes, respects, and supports a diverse community of scholars. Members of our faculty are expected to conduct original research of exceptionally high quality, to teach effectively, and to participate in and contribute to the academic environment.Each candidate should submit a curriculum vita, job market paper, and the names of at least two scholars qualified and willing to evaluate the candidate's ability, training, and potential for research and teaching.Applications will only be accepted at this link: We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2025, and strongly encourage you to submit your application by November 10, 2025. We will continue to accept applications until April 1, 2026.Salary Range: $280,000 - $290,000 for assistant and $280,000 - $320,000 for associateThis position is benefits eligible - for information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: .Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email with their request.
$280k - $290k exceeds typical entry-level pay for Business Teachers, Postsecondary nationally
Entry role paying above senior rates
Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.
Senior roles pay 123% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Slight candidate advantage
Pay is responsive to skills and negotiation. Position yourself as a specialist.
Who this leverage applies to
Where to negotiate
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.