New

Open Rank Tenure Track Position in Accounting Division

CU Boulder
paid time off, tuition assistance

Sep 10, 2026
Requisition Number: 74696 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Date Posted: 10-Sep-2026 Close All Job Summary The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Open Rank appointment (i.e., Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) in Accounting to start in Fall 2027. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are The University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational, and family-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as an entrepreneurial hub, with active venture capital, technology, natural foods, and renewable energy sectors; it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States. The economy of the Front Range of Colorado is strong, and private support for the University and the Leeds School is increasing steadily, as evidenced by a broad range of new programs. The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. By joining the Accounting Division, you will be part of a collegial and productive group of scholars with the highest standards of research and teaching excellence. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Job duties include research, teaching, and service to the university and profession. The research interests of our faculty are mainly in archival empirical research in accounting. Compensation and support for research activities are competitive. What We Can Offer Based on credentials and experience, the salary ranges are as follows: Full Professor: $330K-$365K Associate Professor: $280K-$300K Assistant Professor: $258K-$270K Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. What We Require Assistant Professor candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent in accounting or a closely related field or be close to completion of a PhD. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong potential in conducting scholarly research, in teaching ability, and in effective interaction with faculty colleagues, students, staff, and external constituents. Seasoned faculty are also encouraged to apply. Note: Candidates who have not yet been conferred their degree will be appointed as an Instructor until the semester following the PhD degree conferral. Candidates who would like to be considered for an Associate or Full Professor position must hold a PhD or equivalent in accounting or related field. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research with potential for continued success, high quality teaching, and effective interaction with faculty colleagues, students, staff and external constituents. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: Resume/CV Curriculum Vitae/Resume Representative research paper(s) and/or publication(s): Please combine all materials into a single PDF before submitting. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three academic references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation later in the recruitment process. Review of applications is ongoing; applications received by October 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain posted until filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.