Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Accounting and Management Control 2027-2028

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Accounting and Management Control 2027-2028

Employer IE University

Location Madrid (Localidad), Comunidad de Madrid (ES)

Salary Competitive

Closing date Sep 18, 2026

Focus Area Data Analytics, Data Governance / ESG, Financial Systems, General Accounting, Sustainability

Role Type Faculty, Professor

Role Level Faculty, Assistant

Education Level PhD / Doctorate

Work Mode On Site

Employment Type Full Time

Organization Type Academia

Job Details

The Accounting and Management Control Department of IE University is seeking candidates in all areas of accounting for up to two tenure-track Assistant professorships beginning September 2027.

The Accounting and Management Control Department is part of a university research cluster that combines advanced empirical methods with rigorous theoretical models to study the policies and mechanisms shaping markets and society. Institutions, firms, and markets play a critical role in resource allocation and the functioning of modern economies. This cluster examines these dynamics to generate evidence-based insights that support smarter policy design and enrich public debate.

The Department’s research interests are diverse covering financial reporting, management control systems, auditing, taxation, accounting history, accounting for non-profit organizations and sustainability reporting. The research methodologies used are also diverse, embracing quantitative and qualitative research. Although we welcome candidates working in any accounting-related area, for the near future we are particularly interested in the following two topics: Accounting and Technology and ESG reporting.

Our faculty have published in top academic journals including the Accounting Review, Accounting Organizations and Society, Contemporary Accounting Research, the European Accounting Review, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, among others. They have won prestigious research grants awarded by national and international bodies. In addition, our faculty includes current or former Editors of the European Accounting Review and the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, and a former president of the European Accounting Association.

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty.

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and to become an excellent instructor in our programs. By the starting date, applicants should have a PhD degree in accounting, or in any other subject (e.g. Finance, Economics and Sociology) but with a clear focus on accounting. The degree should be granted by an internationally recognized school.

Spanish language skills are not required. Our working language is English. Both our faculty and student body are highly diverse and international.

Application Procedure

To apply, please submit your dossier at Interfolio by November 15th, 2026 at:

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a job market paper, three confidential letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence if available (e.g. teaching evaluations).

Participation in the Talent Workshop organized by the European Accounting Association (Madrid, 6-7 November 2026), is strongly encouraged. Candidates planning to attend the Talent Workshop do not need to submit their applications at Interfolio. They will have to submit their application package through the EEA Talent Workshop website.

About The Organization

IE University, which grew out of IE Business School, has taken a leading position in Europe among institutions of higher education for its excellence in innovation and learning technologies as well as a focus in sustainability. IE’s programs are highly ranked. IE’s diverse faculty comes from around the world, and is encouraged to develop excellence in research, teaching, and leadership within their areas of expertise.

The Accounting and Management Control Group offers courses at the undergraduate, graduate, executive and Ph.D. levels. The group is very collegial and has a strong focus on high-quality teaching and academic research. To learn more, visit