Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe's leading business schools, accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, and we invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure Track).
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate research and teaching excellence in the area of Accounting, particularly in financial and/or management accounting. We explicitly encourage international applications. German language skills are not required at Frankfurt School.
The Accounting Department at Frankfurt School is committed to internationally recognized research excellence. In the UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings, Frankfurt School has been ranked #1 in Germany for the second time. Faculty and doctoral students benefit from a stimulating research environment with attractive funding, a vibrant research seminar series, and an active Ph.D. programme. We offer a modern campus facility and all the opportunities of a dynamic private business school. The department brings together an international community of scholars and students, with no German language requirements. Frankfurt School is among the select institutions worldwide with a triple crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).
Located in Frankfurt am Main – one of the world's most important financial centers – our faculty and students enjoy direct access to global business, research, and policy networks. The city itself is cosmopolitan, ranked 7th worldwide in the latest Mercer's "Quality of Living" survey, and offers an outstanding environment for academic and personal life.
We are seeking candidates who will have completed a Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field by August 2026. Applicants should demonstrate strong research potential and the ambition to publish in leading international journals, as well as a commitment to high-quality teaching in Accounting at the undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. levels.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their dossier by 9 November 2025. We will accept applications until the position has been filled, but will start reviewing from November. Please submit your application including a cover letter, a CV, three letters of reference, a job market paper and up to two additional papers (published or unpublished) via Interfolio, following this link The start date for the position is August 2026.
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Frankfurt School is an equal opportunities employer.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Mahlendorf, Head of the Accounting Department by email.