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KU Leuven, Faculty of Economics and Business
Academic Position in Accounting (Ref. ZAP-2017-65)

Apply no later than: November 19, 2017

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the KU Leuven has a vacancy for a full-time academic position in the field of Accounting. We look for motivated candidates with an excellent or promising track record in research and demonstrable educational competences in the field of Accounting.

Website: http://feb.kuleuven.be/eng/research

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Research:
- As an internationally oriented scholar, you conduct research in the field of Accounting in close collaboration with colleagues at the Faculty of Economics and Business. Expertise in Auditing & Governance and/or Management Accounting is particularly welcome.
- You publish in international top journals within the field, attract external research funding, develop international research projects, and advise doctoral students.
- You strive for excellence in research and as such contribute to the reputation of the Faculty of Economics and Business.
- You have an outspoken interest in fundamental scientific research and also perceive opportunities for valorization of research findings and applied research.
- You develop a network of business contacts that provides value to teaching and research.

Teaching:
- You teach courses in Accounting at the Brussels campus, with the specific courses assigned depending on your profile and experience.
- You also contribute to the continuing development of Accounting education in the programs of the department, and you supervise master theses. Tenure track candidates start with limited teaching duties.
- You develop teaching methods in line with the KU Leuven approach of research-based education with an emphasis on activating students.
- You take advantage of the opportunities offered by the faculty and the university to further develop your teaching skills.
-You contribute to the educational philosophy of the university, and you show commitment to uphold the high standards of its programs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- You have earned a PhD in business economics or business administration.
- The quality of your research is demonstrated by publications in top international peer-reviewed journals. Junior applicants (pre-tenure) are expected to show research excellence through a pipeline of promising research projects, papers and academic references.
- You can show evidence of strong didactical skills and preferably have teaching experience in the field of Accounting.
- You are proficient in English. The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, KU Leuven will provide language training to enable you to take part in administrative meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch or English, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch or English to the required standard.

OFFER:
- The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply. The successful candidate will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor depending on his/her qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor.
- The position requires a clear commitment to the study programs offered on the Brussels campus of the FEB, where you will be based. We offer a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment, with frequent collaboration with colleagues on the Leuven and Antwerp campuses of the FEB.
- The Faculty of Economics and Business has systematically been ranked highly by several independent accreditation committees regarding the quality of its research and teaching programs. The FEB has recently acquired the renowned Equis accreditation and benefits from an extensive national and international network, both in academia and in the business world.
- The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity and explicitly encourages underrepresented groups at the university to apply.

For more information, please consult: http://feb.kuleuven.be/eng/research

APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information please contact Prof. dr. Tom Van Caneghem, head of the research group Accounting & tax, mail: tom.vancaneghem@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Johan Eyckmans, campus dean FEB Brussels, mail: johan.eyckmans@kuleuven.be

External reference letters can be sent directly to evi.fosse@kuleuven.be. For problems with online applying, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be

You can apply for this job no later than November 19, 2017 via the online application tool: https://webwsp.aps.kuleuven.be/esap/public/ui5_ui5/sap/zh_erc_esol_inl/index.html?sap-ui-language=EN&vacaturenummer=54188058&toepassing=HVYhttps://webwsp.aps.kuleuven.be/esap/public/ui5_ui5/sap/zh_erc_esol_inl/index.html?sap-ui-language=EN&vacaturenummer=54188058&toepassing=HVY

Posted: 6 Jun 2017