Assistant Professor - Accounting - Haas School of Business

University of California, Berkeley

$116K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent international degree required at application time.
  • Preference for Ph.D. in Accounting or closely related fields.
  • Advanced Ph.D. candidates nearing completion are encouraged to apply.
  • New Ph.D. or PostDocs without prior professorial experience are eligible.
  • Experience in teaching and research within the accounting discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research that contributes to the field of accounting.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting.
  • Mentor students and junior faculty.
  • Engage in professional service and community outreach.
  • Collaborate with faculty on interdisciplinary research projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for off-scale salary adjustments based on competitive conditions.
  • Access to professional development resources and workshops.
  • Involvement in a world-renowned faculty community.
  • Participation in research funding opportunities and grants.
Full Job Description
Position overview
Position titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $116,500 - $140,500 (9-month academic year salary) however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Application Window

Open date: July 22, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Accounting with an expected start date of July 1, 2027.

Our Accounting faculty members are internationally recognized leaders in the study of the accounting, business, economic, and technological forces shaping global markets.

School: https://haas.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or be enrolled in a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications
We are especially interested in applicants with a Ph.D. in Accounting or in other closely related fields. We prefer applicants who currently have a Ph.D. or who have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy and will complete the doctoral degree or equivalent degree within six months of the start date.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor (New PhD/PostDoc)

Position title: Assistant Professor

This category is for new or recent Ph.D.s or PostDocs who have never held an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position.

Document requirements
Please note that once your application has been submitted there are no updates or changes permitted. Placeholder documents are not acceptable and will make your application incomplete.
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Job Market Paper - A job market paper is the candidate's primary piece of original research, chosen to demonstrate their skills, training, and scholarly judgment and to make a substantive contribution to their field.
  • Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments, proposed plans, and professional service as applicable. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, contributions to professional service (such as journal reviews or conference organization), inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
  • Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. You may also include your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
  • Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form .
  • Additional Research Paper - This may include a publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper.

    (Optional)
  • Additional Research Paper - This may include publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper
    (Optional)
  • Cover Letter (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

We only accept three letters of recommendation per applicant.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05423

Assistant Professor (Advanced)

This category is for anyone who has held, or who currently holds, an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position.

Document requirements
Please note that once your application has been submitted there are no updates or changes permitted. Placeholder documents are not acceptable and will make your application incomplete.
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Job Market Paper - A job market paper is the candidate's primary piece of original research, chosen to demonstrate their skills, training, and scholarly judgment and to make a substantive contribution to their field.
  • Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments, proposed plans, and professional service as applicable. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, contributions to professional service (such as journal reviews or conference organization), inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
  • Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. You may also include your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
  • Teaching Evaluations
  • Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form .
  • Additional Research Paper - This may include a publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper.

    (Optional)
  • Additional Research Paper - This may include publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper
    (Optional)
  • Cover Letter (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

We will request three letters of recommendation from finalists. You will be notified before letters are requested.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05423

Help contact: [email protected]

Job location

Berkeley, CA

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