Assistant Professor of Accounting – Tenure-Track
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Bocconi University is one of the most renowned and prestigious universities in Europe in the fields of Economics, Management and Law. Bocconi employs around 400 tenured faculty members and almost 700 other teachers and lecturers. The student body comprises around 8,000 undergraduate students and 5,000 graduate students. Both faculty and student bodies are increasingly internationally diverse. Milan offers an excellent lifestyle in a safe and culturally rich environment.
Bocconi University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Accounting, starting in the Fall 2026. The position is for a candidate in any area of active accounting research. Candidates working on applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence to accounting are encouraged to apply.
The tenure track will run for up to eight years and there is the possibility of promotion to a tenured position by the end of that period or before.
In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits - relative to most top European Schools - Bocconi offers personal reward options, research support and excellent infrastructure, within a collegial and inclusive faculty environment.
Requirements
* Candidates must hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Accounting or a closely related field.
* Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in accounting research and teaching, and for engagement with faculty colleagues, students, staff, and external constituents. Experienced profiles are also encouraged to apply.
* Teaching is in English – therefore knowledge of Italian is not a prerequisite.
How to apply
Applications must be sent electronically by 23:59 of Friday, December 8th, 2025 (CET).
The following documents must be attached to the electronic application:
* A scientific curriculum (including a list of titles and publications).
* A job market paper, publications and documents which the candidates intend to submit for this evaluation.
* Names and contact information of 3 references who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation. Note that referees must upload their letters by 23:59, 15th.
Short‑listed candidates will be invited, at our campus in Milan, in early 2026 to present their research and meet faculty members.
For further information, please visit https://accounting.unibocconi.eu/ or email faculty@unibocconi.it.
Bocconi University is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse faculty community and warmly welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those who can contribute to the breadth of perspectives and experiences within academia.
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