Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is inviting applications for tenure-track faculty positions in its highly ranked Department of Accountancy. The Department seeks outstanding candidates at the ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor in any area of accountancy teaching and research. Preferred candidates will have experience with integrating data analytics into their teaching or a strong record of academic program leadership. Appointments will begin in Summer or Fall 2025. These are full-time academic positions.

The Department of Accountancy offers a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Master of Accounting Science, Master of Science in Accountancy (available both in-person and online), and a PhD in Accountancy. Renowned for its leadership in data analytics education, the Department is home to the University of Illinois-Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics, which develops and disseminates cutting-edge analytics curricula to faculty, students, and professionals globally.

The Department holds AACSB International accreditation and consistently ranks #1 in the BYU Faculty Research Rankings. With over 75 faculty members covering a wide range of research and teaching expertise, the Department fosters a collaborative and collegial environment.

For more than a century, Gies Business has designed innovative programs and a forward-thinking curriculum that empower students to transform bold ideas into real-world impact. The successful candidate will contribute to this tradition of academic excellence by delivering exceptional educational experiences to motivated students, demonstrating a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to their rank, and advancing the Department's reputation for curricular innovation and inclusivity. At Gies, we are committed to democratizing education and fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity.

As one of 16 colleges at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign—a Research I institution that educates over 52,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries—Gies Business is a vibrant hub for academic and professional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates at advanced ranks must possess a PhD; candidates for assistant professor must possess or be near completion of a PhD. Candidates must have strong research as well as demonstrated teaching effectiveness and leadership potential commensurate with the position sought.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/13/2025. The budgeted salary range for this position is $250,000 to $320,000. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, rank, and experience while considering internal equity.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 12, 2025. Applications received by November 8, 2024, may be given early consideration. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Abby Dillingham, dilling1@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1026713
Job Category: Faculty
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