Assistant Professor in Auditing and Financial Accounting

24 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

NHH Norwegian School of Economics

Department

Accounting, Auditing and Law

Research Field

Economics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

8 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

24/01483

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

NHH Norwegian School of Economics  is one of the leading business schools in Europe. We are internationally recognised for our research environment, and we educate the leaders of the future. NHH is the first choice for students who want to study economics and business administration in Norway. We have about 3,600 students and 450 employees.

At NHH we work together for sustainable value creation. High quality, solid ethic standards and efforts for common goals characterise all our activities. Our core values committed, open and ambitious are central for employees and students.

NHH – for you who aspire to more!

 

About the position

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in Auditing and Financial Accounting at the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law. The duration of the contract for the position is four years. The Department offers a stimulating research environment with internationally renowned research groups in a wide range of fields, providing high quality research and teaching. For more information, please visit our webpage .

We seek ambitious candidates early in their careers who have relevant research experience and teaching capabilities within the field of Auditing and Financial Accounting. The candidates should have a PhD in Auditing and/or Financial Accounting and possess a portfolio of projects with clear potential to be published in top-ranked journals.

To strengthen the research group in Auditing and Financial Accounting we seek candidates with confirmed competence in both quantitative and qualitative (surveys, case-studies, experiments and similar) methods within the domain, preferably within the topics of auditing, digitalisation and/or sustainability. The research group is affiliated with two research centers/projects: Centre for Digital Business and Audit and a research project of digital transformation in a large Norwegian company. Candidates with research experience in the relevant methods and topics will be prioritised.

Faculty members at NHH are expected to be good teachers. NHH offers the opportunity to participate in a programme for university pedagogy, and the appointee must take one basic module of the programme for university pedagogy in the course of the fixed-term period. The appointee are expected to be involved in teaching on an average of one course per year and conduct some student supervision in degree programs at bachelor, master and PhD levels. Candidates must be fluently in English. Formal pedagogical education and/or practical experience with teaching will count positively for the job.

 

NHH offers

The salary will be negotiable within the Norwegian State Salary Scale for assistant professors. External research grants and teaching in executive programs offer opportunities for supplementing this salary.

In Norway, health care for all individuals, schooling for children and most other public services are free. NHH offers a favorable arrangement with membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK ), generous research funds for traveling and conference participation, and a bonus system for publication in top international journals. The city of Bergen has a mild and coastal climate and offers rich opportunities for cultural and outdoor activities as well as a family-friendly environment (explore visitnorway.com ).

 

General information

The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

The state labor force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

In the assessment of applicants, experience with teaching and international research cooperation will be given weight. For the sake of gender balance at NHH, female applicants will be given preference in the event of equivalent qualifications among candidates. 

The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. Applicants are requested to present a four-year research plan with their application. In addition, the applicant should provide an overview and assessment of the applicants' teaching experience and confirmation of teaching quality. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, certificates with grades, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers, and a complete list of published papers, should be submitted through the Jobbnorge online portal. To open the application, please click 'Apply for this job'. For English version, go to the menu at the top right side.

Two or three reference letters (in PDF file format) must be submitted by the referees directly to NHH at [email protected] , by 8 March 2024.

In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

Further inquiries regarding the position should be directed to the Head of Department, Finn Kinserdal, by e-mail: [email protected] .

Deadline for applications is 8 March 2024. This date also applies to the submission of publications/written work.

Requirements

Research Field

Economics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Economics » Other

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/258753/assistant-professor-in-au…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

NHH Norwegian School of Economics

Country

Norway

City

Bergen

Postal Code

5039

Street

Helleveien 30

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/258753/assistant-professor-in-au…

Contact

City

Bergen

Website

http://www.nhh.no

Street

Helleveien 30

Postal Code

5045

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED