Assistant Professor, tenure track, qualification agreement

• Vienna University of Economics and Business
• Research, development, teaching
• Fulltime
• published till: 2026-11-11

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business combines excellence with responsibility. Its rare triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a guarantee for the highest quality research and teaching in the fields of business, economics, and business law. WU’s research is characterized by a wide diversity of disciplines practiced at WU, allowing researchers to deal with even the most complex research questions.

International cooperation is very important to WU, and we encourage and support both faculty and student mobility. WU is also very aware of its responsibility to its students, faculty, and staff and is committed to gender equality, equal opportunities, accessibility, family-friendly working conditions, and sustainability.

The Institute for Accounting and Auditing is looking for an Assistant Professor in Accounting
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting July 01, 2027, or soon thereafter, and limited for 6 years

A qualification agreement will be concluded at the start of the employment (§ 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement). Pursuant to WU’s Personnel Development Plan, this position can only be fixed-term for up to six years. Once all objectives agreed upon in the qualification agreement have been fulfilled, the employment relationship can be made permanent. Employees who have successfully completed a qualification agreement are classified as associate professors. From an organizational regulation perspective they belong to the group of professors. Three years after successful completion of the qualification agreement, they are entitled to apply for promotion to full professor according to the By-Laws of WU § 43a. We are inviting applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure track) in the field of financial accounting to join our institute. Members of the recruiting committee will attend the 2026 EAA Talent Workshop in Madrid and conduct interviews with prospective candidates. Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to attend the workshop and meet with us there.

What to expect

• International faculty with a publication record in top tier accounting journals (e.g., The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Review of Accounting Studies).
• Strong international research network with regular guests from top-tier universities at our conferences and research seminars.
• Competitive compensation and strong research support, including research funding, data availability, and attractive teaching conditions.
• Tax incentive for eligible international researchers moving to Austria.
• Strong ties to business practice, professional associations, and policymakers.
• Highly motivated students with accounting majors in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs.

What you have to offer

• We invite applications from researchers in the field of financial accounting.
• High-quality research using quantitative methods, with strong potential to publish in top-tier accounting journals.
• A completed PhD degree or anticipation to complete a PhD degree in the current academic year.
• Demonstrated active engagement with the international academic community, for example, through collaboration with international coauthors, research visits at other universities, or presentations at leading academic conferences.
• Candidates must have completed their PhD at a university other than WU or have at least two years of postdoctoral working experience at another university. It is an advantage if they demonstrate international academic experience—such as a PhD from a non-Austrian university or postdoctoral work at a non-Austrian academic institution for at least two years.
• The ability to teach in English and commitment to excellence in teaching.

Required submission materials:

• C.V.
• Cover letter
• Job market paper
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three letters of reference
• Additional papers (optional)

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Zoltán Novotny-Farkas, at zoltan.novotny-farkas@wu.ac.at.

What we offer you

• Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
• Flexible working hours
• Training opportunities
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits.
The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,980.80 (14 times per year). In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.
Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by November 11, 2026 (ID 2907).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
WU is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women. Not sure if your profile fully matches our requirements? Apply anyway! In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be supported throughout each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates‘ qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.