Open Rank Tenure-Track Position in Accounting – University of Colorado Boulder

Academic Opportunity: Open Rank Tenure-Track Position in Accounting – University of Colorado Boulder

Highlights

• Institution: University of Colorado Boulder

• Academic Unit / Department: Accounting Division, Leeds School of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 74696

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor

• Field: Accounting

• Salary / Remuneration:

  • Assistant Professor: USD 258,000–270,000 per year

  • Associate Professor: USD 280,000–300,000 per year

  • Full Professor: USD 330,000–365,000 per year

• Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA

• Date Posted: September 10, 2026

• Anticipated Start: Fall 2027

• Full Consideration Deadline: October 10, 2026

• Final Deadline: Open until filled

Overview of Role

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time, open-rank tenure-track faculty position in Accounting beginning in Fall 2027.

The appointment may be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and academic service within a highly active Accounting Division.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality scholarly research in Accounting.

• Maintain an active and productive research agenda.

• Teach Accounting courses at the university level.

• Contribute to the academic mission of the Leeds School of Business.

• Participate in service to the University and the academic profession.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty colleagues, students, staff, and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to a collegial and research-intensive academic environment.

• Engage with the Division’s strong focus on archival empirical accounting research, where relevant.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

For Assistant Professor:

• Required Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Accounting or a closely related field, or near completion of the degree.

• Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for scholarly research.

• Evidence of effective teaching ability is expected.

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are required.

• Candidates who have not yet completed the Ph.D. may initially be appointed as an Instructor until the semester following degree conferral.

For Associate Professor / Full Professor:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Accounting or a related field.

• Strong record of scholarly research with potential for continued research success.

• Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching.

• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external constituents.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Assistant Professor: USD 258,000–270,000 annually.

• Associate Professor: USD 280,000–300,000 annually.

• Full Professor: USD 330,000–365,000 annually.

• Compensation is based on credentials and experience.

• Competitive support for research activities is available.

Eligible employees may also receive:

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• Generous paid time off.

• Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents.

• ECO Pass for local public transportation.

• Additional employee benefits and programs through CU Boulder.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants should submit:

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Representative Research Paper(s) and/or Publication(s)

3. All Research Materials Combined into a Single PDF

4. Contact Information for Three Academic References

The three academic references will be contacted later in the recruitment process to provide recommendation letters.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Open-Rank-Tenure-Track-Position-in-Accounting-Division/74696

• Applications must be submitted through the official CU Boulder Jobs portal.

• Application materials will not be accepted by email.

• Full Consideration Deadline: October 10, 2026

• Final Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.

• Anticipated Start: Fall 2027

Contact / Enquiries

Posting Contact: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

Official University Website: https://www.colorado.edu/

Leeds School of Business: https://www.colorado.edu/business/