Assistant Professor of Accounting

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in accounting at the Assistant Professor rank. Candidates will be appointed in the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the potential for high impact scholarly productivity, high-quality teaching, and high-quality service to the department, the college, and the profession. All courses are taught in person on the University’s main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in very limited situations (e.g., F1/OPT to H-1b, H-1b change of employer), but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk.

Performance Objectives

• Demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievement in research.
• Sustain a record of impactful peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business journals.
• Create and deliver effective course materials.
• Create an engaging classroom environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success.
• Effective service to the Department, the College and/or University, and to the greater academic and business community.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in research, teaching, and service.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Accounting (or closely related field with a clear accounting focus) on or after January 1, 2025 or expect to complete their Ph.D. in the near future.
• Candidates must demonstrate the following:
• The potential for outstanding achievement in research and teaching in accounting
• An emerging high-quality research pipeline
• The potential to collaborate with colleagues through research and service
• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and independently
• Ideal candidates will also demonstrate the following:
• Successful teaching experience at the university level

Additional Information

Assistant Professors in this department currently have a base salary of $250,000-$280,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

The College:

Fisher College of Business has a rich research tradition and engages through the college and the Graduate School in programs at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels. The nationally ranked Fisher College of Business is one of 15 colleges within the university, with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students.

Department Information:

The Department of Accounting & Management Information Systems is home to outstanding faculty, research, programs, and alumni. The department's mission is to advance the disciplines of Accounting and Management Information Systems through excellence in scholarly research and education, and through meaningful outreach activities. The department, which is a major unit within the Fisher College of Business, has a rich research tradition and engages through the college and the Graduate School in programs at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit your application electronically https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Accounting_R160995-1

Application closes midnight, November 18th, 2026.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statements of Research and Teaching
• Primary Research Paper (e.g., Job Market Paper or Dissertation)
• Secondary Research Paper (working paper or publication)
• At least two Letters of Recommendation
• After your application has been processed, you will receive a notification asking you to submit the names of your references, who will receive a link to upload their letter
• Applicants should instruct letter writers that letters must be received by November 22, 2026
• We encourage at least one letter from a dissertation committee member and at least one letter from a research collaborator

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.