At BI Norwegian Business School, we have an opening for a seven-year tenured position as assistant professor within all areas of Accounting at the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Business Analytics.

We are looking for candidates with strong analytical research capabilities in any area of Accounting, with potential to published articles in journals that are included in the Financial Times list or that are rated as 4* or 4 within the subject area of Accounting in the ABS list. Successful candidates will join and strengthen an active and ambitious research group focusing on auditing, corporate governance, and financial accounting.

BI Norwegian Business School

BI Norwegian Business School is ranked among the top business schools in Europe combining internationally recognized research and a wide range of educational offerings from bachelor to master and doctoral degree programmes as well as executive programmes. BI’s mission is to build the knowledge economy by empowering people and improving business. BI has 20 000 students, more than 300 000 alumni, and a number of academic and business partnerships and networks both nationally and internationally. BI holds the three most prestigious international quality accreditations – AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. BI is organised as an independent foundation whose purpose is teaching and research. All profits are used to strengthen BI's academic- and learning environment.

The successful applicant must hold a doctoral degree when entering the contract. The doctoral degree cannot be older than 5 years. We welcome applicants to submit a short profile document, which reflects their research area. In addition to the research tasks, the successful applicant is also expected to perform some pedagogical activities (teaching, grading, evaluation and tutoring).There will be agreed up on a pre-set requirements in order to enter a permanent position. There will be a mid-way evaluation. Appointment from a tenure track to a permanent position may only occur on the ground of a positive final assessment. This assessment must comprise of two parts: a) an appointed external assessment committee, which will assess the academic qualifications b) an evaluation carried out by the Department Council, which must contain an overall assessment of the evaluated applicant’s pedagogical qualifications and other requirements agreed up on.

Salary and other benefits on agreement. The position offers membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Candidates will get assistance on immigration from our relocation partner.

Women are encouraged to apply.

The Department Council will perform the evaluation of the candidates. The evaluation will be based on the quality of previous research, potential for future research, and teaching qualities. Applicants will be called for an interview, trial lecture, or seminar presentation. The position will only be filled if qualified candidates are identified.

In addition to the research profile document the following documents must be submitted electronically; an updated CV (including a complete list of publications), a maximum of 5 scientific articles, formal documentation of highest obtained academic degree and other particularly relevant education. Any additional information and/or documentation of other activities that may be of significance for evaluating the applicant’s qualifications may also be submitted.

Additional information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Professor Ingunn Myrtveit (Phone: +47 46410431) or email: Ingunn.myrtveit@bi.no.

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CONTACTS:

• Ingunn Myrtveit, Mobile: +47 46410431
  

COMPANY HOMEPAGE: www.bi.no