University of Kentucky
Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Overview
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting
Requisition Number: FE04649
Working Title:
Department Name: 8F100:B&E Accountancy
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education: The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, or may be ABD with expected completion of their Ph.D. by August 2026.
Required Related Experience: Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and have an excellent record of classroom instruction. Applicants should have an expectation to publish research in top journals such as TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets.
Required License/Registration/Certification: NA
Job Summary The Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is pleased to invite applications for multiple tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is a 9-month position with a start date of August 2026. Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and an excellent record of classroom instruction and an expectation to publish in top journals (TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets). The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 30% teaching, 65% research, and 5% service for an assistant professor or 30% teaching, 60% research, and 10% service for an associate professor, reviewed annually. Applicants should submit: 1) Letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) Curriculum Vitae, and 3) job market paper (upload as Specific Request 2). Provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be used to solicit recommendation letters. Applications must be received no later than October 31, 2025, for full consideration, but will be accepted until the positions are filled. Initial interviews are planned shortly after this date, with campus visits in late fall 2025 and/or early spring 2026. For questions about this search, contact Professor Dave Ziebart (dave.ziebart@uky.edu), Interim Director of the Von Allmen School of Accountancy.
About the School and University The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers a strong research environment with a core of productive research-oriented faculty. The school supports undergraduate, Master of Accountancy, graduate certificate programs in data analytics and taxation, and a PhD program. Salary, research support, and teaching load are competitive with R1 public universities. More information is available on the school’s website.
Benefits and Campus Information Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes rewards focusing on well-being and career development. UK contributes to retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans, and more. See the university benefits site for details.
University Community We value well-being and are dedicated to a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The university is Tobacco & Drug Free. UK follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations. Pre-employment screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Specific Request 2
Optional Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting
Requisition Number: FE04649
Working Title:
Department Name: 8F100:B&E Accountancy
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education: The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting or a related field, or may be ABD with expected completion of their Ph.D. by August 2026.
Required Related Experience: Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and have an excellent record of classroom instruction. Applicants should have an expectation to publish research in top journals such as TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets.
Required License/Registration/Certification: NA
Job Summary The Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is pleased to invite applications for multiple tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is a 9-month position with a start date of August 2026. Candidates should have an active research program demonstrating capacity for high level research and an excellent record of classroom instruction and an expectation to publish in top journals (TAR, JAR, CAR, AOS, RAST, JAE, or comparable outlets). The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 30% teaching, 65% research, and 5% service for an assistant professor or 30% teaching, 60% research, and 10% service for an associate professor, reviewed annually. Applicants should submit: 1) Letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) Curriculum Vitae, and 3) job market paper (upload as Specific Request 2). Provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be used to solicit recommendation letters. Applications must be received no later than October 31, 2025, for full consideration, but will be accepted until the positions are filled. Initial interviews are planned shortly after this date, with campus visits in late fall 2025 and/or early spring 2026. For questions about this search, contact Professor Dave Ziebart (dave.ziebart@uky.edu), Interim Director of the Von Allmen School of Accountancy.
About the School and University The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers a strong research environment with a core of productive research-oriented faculty. The school supports undergraduate, Master of Accountancy, graduate certificate programs in data analytics and taxation, and a PhD program. Salary, research support, and teaching load are competitive with R1 public universities. More information is available on the school’s website.
Benefits and Campus Information Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes rewards focusing on well-being and career development. UK contributes to retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans, and more. See the university benefits site for details.
University Community We value well-being and are dedicated to a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The university is Tobacco & Drug Free. UK follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations. Pre-employment screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Specific Request 2
Optional Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
PI278333958
#J-18808-Ljbffr