Assistant professor positions involve a six-year tenure-track. Tenure decisions are based on individual performance, principally in research and teaching.

Candidates for the position of assistant professor should have a Ph.D., or expect to complete a Ph.D. in the near future, and should demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievements in research and teaching in the fields of accounting, auditing and/or management control. All applicants are expected to teach in English. The teaching load is moderate.

The compensation package is competitive relative to European salaries and includes several secondary benefits (such as a pension plan that is partially funded by the university). Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success. More information, please visit www.eur.nl

Erasmus School of Economics

Successful candidates will work at the Erasmus School of Economics. The Accounting Research Group at Erasmus University Rotterdam consist of the two accounting departments at Erasmus School of Economics and Rotterdam School of Management, respectively. The Erasmus Accounting Research Group has a strong research tradition and an international orientation, as evidenced by publications in top journals, research collaboration with academics at leading U.S. schools, an international seminar series and a U.S. style Ph.D. program. It is currently in a process of growth and rapid development to establish itself as one of the primary accounting research groups in Europe. Erasmus University has access to excellent research facilities, including most major databases (WRDS, CRSP, Compustat, Datastream, Bloomberg, I/B/E/S, TAQ, etc.), a state-of-the-art behavioral lab and an experimental economics lab.

More information about the Erasmus Accounting Research Group can be found at: www.erim.eur.nl/accounting-group. More information about the Erasmus School of Economics can be found at: www.ese.eur.nl. More information about Rotterdam School of Management can be found at: www.rsm.nl.