Goethe-University Frankfurt and Center for Financial Studies
Full Professorship in Finance, Accounting and Taxation

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Goethe-University Frankfurt and the Center for Financial Studies invite applications for a Full Professorship (W3) - "Finance, Accounting and Taxation" for the Excellence Center "SAFE" starting at the earliest possible date. The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Goethe University is seeking to fill a position at the Full Professor level in its new Center of Excellence on Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe, SAFE ( http://www.safe-frankfurt.de).

JOB DESCRIPTION: Successful applicants are expected to conduct research and to contribute actively to the activities of the Center of Excellence, which include a visitors program, a data center, and numerous research projects focusing on different aspects of a sustainable architecture for finance in Europe.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for a researcher who focuses on the interfaces between Finance and Accounting, either in an empirical or a theoretical setting. Applicants should have demonstrated the ability to publish in major international journals.

Successful candidates are supposed to start at the earliest possible date. The professorship is a tenured appointment. Candidates must possess a doctorate and an excellent research record and capacity for effective teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels. PhD teaching is in English and choice is offered between teaching BA and MSc courses in German or in English.

SALARY: The designated salary for the position is based on "W3" on the German university scale or equivalent. The Goethe University is seeking to increase its share of women in research and teaching and particularly welcomes applications of female scholars.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information regarding the general conditions for professorship appointments, please see: http://www.uni-frankfurt.de/aktuelles/ausschreibung/professuren/index.html

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Researchers are cordially invited to send their applications in German or English, together with the usual credentials and c.v., until 30 September 2013 by email to the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration: applications@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de. For further information, please see http://www.safe-frankfurt.de or contact Prof. Dr. Uwe Walz: uwalz@econ.uni-frankfurt.de