"Open Rank Faculty Positions in Accounting"

Position Description

The Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill two tenure-system (open rank) faculty positions in accounting. Candidates will be required to conduct high-quality research and publish their research in top journals in the accounting area and to develop and teach accounting courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in accounting or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: Candidates seeking Associate and Full Professor appointments are expected to have experience and qualifications commensurate with those ranks, and a well-established record of research and teaching.

The Jindal School of Management

The Jindal School of Management (JSOM) is the largest school within UT Dallas with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students. The successful candidate will contribute to the excellence of the academic community at JSOM and UT Dallas through collaborative, engaging, and dynamic teaching, research, and service. Based on publications in the 24 top journals tracked by the UT Dallas Top 100 Business School Research RankingsTM, JSOM ranks 2nd in research productivity in North America (published 2025). Financial Times ranks our research productivity 6th worldwide (2025). U.S. News and World Report ranks our full-time MBA program #12 in Best Business Schools (2025). U.S. News and World Report (2025) ranks our online MBA program #11 in Best Online MBA Programs. The accounting department at JSOM and its 20 tenure track faculty are committed to pursue the mission of the school focusing on high quality research while providing first rate education to our students preparing them for successful and meaningful careers.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 31st. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on May 5th.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience: Candidates seeking Associate and Full Professor appointments are expected to have experience and qualifications commensurate with those ranks, and a well-established record of research and teaching.