Overview
2 Assistant Professors, tenure track, qualification agreement. Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) invites applications for two full-time positions in the Institute for Accounting and Auditing. The roles start July 01, 2026 or soon thereafter and end after six years, with a qualification agreement at the start of employment. Upon successful fulfillment of objectives, there is potential for a permanent position. After successful completion of the qualification agreement, employees may be classified as associate professors, with eligibility to apply for promotion to full professor after three years.
WU combines excellence with responsibility and holds triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA). The university supports gender equality, equal opportunities, accessibility, family-friendly working conditions, and sustainability. International cooperation and mobility are encouraged for faculty and students.
Institute for Accounting and Auditing · Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting July 01, 2026 or soon thereafter
Salary: minimum monthly gross €5,808.20 (14 times per year), plus a range of social benefits. Travel and lodging expenses for invited job talks are refunded under usual terms.
What to expect
* Renowned faculty with publications in top-tier accounting journals (e.g., The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Review of Accounting Studies, Contemporary Accounting Research).
* International research network with regular guests from top-tier universities at conferences and seminars.
* Competitive salary, research funds, data access, and teaching responsibilities.
* Tax incentives for foreign researchers moving to Austria.
* Strong ties to business practice, professional associations, and policymakers.
* Highly motivated students across undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs in accounting.
What you have to offer
* We invite researchers from all fields of accounting.
* We seek candidates who conduct high-quality research using quantitative methods with strong potential to publish in top-tier accounting journals.
* One position seeks candidates who conduct research in financial accounting and disclosure.
* Candidates should demonstrate research excellence and a good fit to the Institute's research methods and a willingness to contribute to joint projects.
* PhD degree required or anticipated in the current academic year.
* Provide an academic research paper (job market paper), preferably single-authored, published or publishable in a leading accounting journal.
* Demonstrate active involvement in the international academic community (collaboration with coauthors, research visits, or presentations at leading conferences).
* PhD from a university other than WU or at least two years of postdoctoral experience; international experience preferred (e.g., non-Austrian PhD or postdoc).
* Ability to teach in English and commitment to teaching excellence; willingness to use multimedia methods; non-German speakers should commit to acquiring German proficiency.
Required submission materials
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Cover letter
* Job market paper
* Research statement
* Teaching statement
* Additional papers (optional)
* Three letters of reference
What we offer you
* Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees and about 21,500 students
* Modern campus in the heart of Vienna
* Excellent accessibility by public transportation
* Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
* Flexible working hours
* Training opportunities
* A wide range of benefits including in-house medical officer, athletic activities, meal allowance, and employee discounts
For details of the position, contact the Head of the Recruiting Committee, Professor Eva Eberhartinger, at +43-1-31336-4600 or eva.eberhartinger@wu.ac.at. Travel and lodging expenses for invited talks are refunded under usual terms.
To apply, please submit your application by November 12, 2025 (ID 2565). We look forward to hearing from you!
In your application, please refer to myScience.at and reference JobID47225.
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