Professor of Accounting (West Lafayette, IN, US)Purdue University

Job Summary

The Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University invites applications for a Full Professor position in Accounting  beginning in Fall 2027. The primary responsibilities will be to conduct research, teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, participate in course/curriculum development, share departmental leadership responsibilities, and provide service to the business school, the University, and the accounting academic community. The position is subject to funding approval.

 

Qualifications include the completion of a Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related discipline and a strong record in research and teaching. Candidates should provide evidence that they can produce high-quality research and can successfully teach undergraduate or graduate classes. 

 

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and deepen our existing strengths.

 

Applicants should submit the following: 

• cover letter
• CV
• research statement
• teaching statement
• three names for recommendation letter writers submitted here: https://apps.it.purdue.edu/KARS/Apply/fstES1sbLx

 

A background check will be required for employment in this position. 

 

Questions and correspondence should be addressed to Judson Caskey, the Chair of the Accounting Faculty Recruiting Committee.  Please contact him at jcaskey@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

 

The newly launched Daniels School of Business will build upon Purdue’s mission as a land-grant university to provide affordable and accessible education while combining technological excellence and business expertise. 

About the Organization

As Indiana’s land grant institution established in 1869, Purdue is one of the nation’s leading public research universities. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue offers faculty a great work and non-work environment. Recently recognized as one of the safest cities in Indiana, West Lafayette is centrally located to a number of major business centers including Chicago (2 hours), Indianapolis (1 hour), Cincinnati (3 hours), Louisville (3 hours), Columbus (3.5 hours), and St. Louis (4 hours). Purdue’s Research Park is home to over 300 business start-ups, many of which originated from faculty innovations. DSB offers undergraduate programs, executive, online, and weekend MBA programs, numerous specialized Master’s programs, and doctoral programs.

 

For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/.

 

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.