Assistant Professor of Management Accounting & Control (f/m/d)

in the Management Group of WHU.

Starting: March 1, 2025 or later
Locations: WHU Campus Vallendar
Previous degree: Ph.D. or an equivalent academic qualification

WHU has around 60 faculty members in the fields of management, accounting and finance, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU adheres to three research principles: quality, internationality, as well as practical and academic relevance. WHU faculty consistently publish their research in the most prestigious journals.

The position at hand will be part of the Institute of Management Accounting and Control. Under the joint directorship of Professor Lukas Löhlein, Professor Marko Reimer and Professor Utz Schäffer, the institute bundles the numerous teaching and research activities of the associated professors and doctoral students.

Job Description

Conducting research in the field of empirical, quantitative management accounting based on survey data, archival data, or field experiments
Collaborating closely with other researchers at the institute
Conducting teaching across the various WHU degree programs in English
Mentoring final theses (Bachelor, Master) and doctoral students

Job Qualifications

A completed or nearly-completed PhD in accounting, management, or closely related disciplines with a strong quantitative research focus
Trajectory of research with potential for leading publications in accounting
Desirably previous teaching experience, especially in English
Good verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

WHU offers a competitive salary as well as an attractive package consisting of a research budget and a mentoring program for Assistant Professors. The appointment is for six years. Our modern campuses provide faculty with a high-quality research and teaching infrastructure.

WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment.

We also offer opportunities for personal development, including language courses as well as integration assistance for new faculty members.

Do you want to be a part of WHU?
Come join our team!

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send your application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, full publication list, teaching evaluations, and names of up to three references via Interfolio following this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/155110.

For informal inquiries about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Utz Schäffer (utz.schaeffer[at]whu.edu).

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Diana Stasch (diana.stasch[at]whu.edu).