Assistant Professor, non-tenure track

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Corporate Governance
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting October 01, 2026, and ending after 6 years to join our interdisciplinary department. We are looking for a candidate who conducts high quality research in the field of corporate governance using quantitative methods (i.e., archival, experimental, or survey) with the potential to publish in the top-tier accounting journals. The candidate is expected to work on her*his own research projects and co-operate with our interdisciplinary faculty and PhD-Students. Next to the research, the candidate will teach courses in corporate governance and related areas in the bachelor and master programs at WU Vienna, and engage in the institute’s third mission activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in research and teaching that explores a wide array of issues related to innovative and effective corporate governance. These include, but are not limited to, financial economics, corporate reporting and disclosure, and (managerial) accounting. Using quantitative empirical methods, our research examines the implications of these focus areas on capital markets, internal control systems, and incentive contracting.

What to expect

• Research Projects: Taking a lead role in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of research projects aligned with the institute's research agenda.
• Teach and support courses: You independently plan and teach courses.
• Supervise master’s and bachelor’s theses: You independently supervise master’s and bachelor’s theses.
• Support organization and administration: You will help fulfill the institute’s administrative responsibilities.
• Benefit from a strong research environment: You will work in an excellent internationally connected team that supports you in developing your own projects, advancing publications, and expanding your network.

What you have to offer

• Doctoral degree: You have successfully completed your doctoral degree in accounting or related fields such as economics, management or finance or will have completed it by the start of the position and demonstrate a strong commitment to research through promising publication projects.
• Passion for research: You are highly motivated to pursue an academic career and you have a clear research agenda in corporate governance or related fields, proven through papers published in high quality journals or high quality working papers (e.g., presented at conferences, papers in the review process…).
• Methodology Skills: You have strong expertise in quantitative research methods (i.e., archival data, experiments, or surveys).
• Relevant expertise and experience: You bring profound knowledge in the fields of accounting, corporate governance, or related disciplines.
• International experience and language skills: You can demonstrate international exposure in your studies. You have strong English and German skills.
• Innovative Teaching Methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.
• Engagement: You work independently, take initiative, and act as a team player.
• Interpersonal Skills: High level of social competence and communication skills.

Required submission materials:

• C.V. (including (if relevant) publications, working papers, third mission activities, contributions to academic self-governance, third party research funding)
• Contact details of at least 2 references for confidential reference letters. References will be contacted directly for their letters when needed.
• Cover letter
• Job market paper
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Additional papers (optional)

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Anne d’Arcy (anne.darcy@wu.ac.at).

What we offer you

• Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
• Flexible working hours
• Training opportunities
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits.

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €5,014.30 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by June 10, 2026 (ID 2771).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!