Assistant Professor of Accounting

London Business School invites applications for faculty positions in the Accounting subject area, starting in Fall 2027.

Research and teaching requirements:

We welcome applications from committed individuals with high levels of accomplishment or exceptional promise in research and teaching. As well as being inspirational educators who can deliver the high standards of teaching set at LBS, faculty members are expected to conduct original research of high quality that is publishable in top-tier academic journals.

Qualifications:

- A PhD in Accounting
- A strong record of published research, or pipeline in the case of entry-level applicants, in leading academic journals
- A strong teaching record, or evidence of teaching ability for junior applicants

Career progression:

All full-time faculty positions are tenure track. Decisions about contract renewal and promotion are based on individual performance, principally in research and teaching.

Environment:

London Business School is an equal opportunities employer and as such we particularly welcome applications from women, black and other ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in our faculty.

Application timeline:

1. Deadline for application submissions: 1 October 2026
2. Shortlisting interviews (via Zoom): 16 October 2026
3. Flyouts (in person, on campus in London): 19 November – 2 December 2026
4. Offers made: Start of second week of December 2026
5. Candidates with offers are expected to make a decision by 31 December 2026.

Application requirements:

Applications MUST include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper (TWO copies, one ‘blind’ with no author or institution details) and three letters of recommendation. Additional current papers and any available teaching evaluations may also be included. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application materials should be submitted electronically at: https://apply.interfolio.com/1...