Position Description:
The School of Accountancy & MIS at DePaul University is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in accounting beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should possess a PhD or be close to completion of a doctorate in accounting from an AACSB accredited University.
The ideal candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in financial accounting, auditing and data analytics effectively, and make meaningful conributions to service.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact:Dr. Christine Gimbar (cgimbar@depaul.edu)
About the College:
Located in the center of Chicago’s downtown, DePaul’s Driehaus College of Business immerses students in one of the world’s great business centers to provide transformative, hands-on educational experiences. Enrolling over 5,400 students, Driehaus’s undergraduate and graduate programs are highly ranked and nationally recognized. Founded in 1912, Driehaus was among the first 10 business colleges in the United States and the first at an American Catholic university. The Driehaus mission is to empower students to become socially responsible leaders who make an impact in their communities. Guided by our Catholic and Vincentian values and aided by our deep roots in the City of Chicago, we deliver a cutting-edge business education, generate pathbreaking research, and collaborate closely with our community and industry partners to drive positive social outcomes. Visit https://business.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Accounting from an AACSB accredited University
- Strong potential for scholarly research and publication in the field of accounting
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level (or both)
Application Instructions
Applicant should submit the following documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Three letters of Recommendation
- Teaching Evaluations
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University’s Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $170,000 – $180,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter (1)
C.V. (1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation (3)
Research Statement (1)
Teaching Statement (1)
Student Evaluations (1)
