Universität Innsbruck Announces Professorship in Business Administration with Focus on Management Accounting

Innsbruck, Austria — The Universität Innsbruck, a leading research university in the heart of the Alps, has opened recruitment for a full professorship in Business Administration with a specialization in Management Accounting. The position is designed for an established scholar ready to advance research, teaching, and practice in strategic financial decision-making and performance measurement in organizations.

The appointment is for a senior faculty role within the Department of Business Administration, situated at a university known for its commitment to academic excellence, international cooperation, and impact-oriented research.

Role and Academic Focus

The successful candidate will be expected to lead research and teaching in management accounting, including but not limited to:

• Performance measurement and management systems
• Cost and profit analysis
• Management control systems and decision support
• Strategic budgeting and planning
• Behavioral aspects of management accounting

This professorship emphasizes a strong connection between theory and practice, encouraging collaboration with industry partners, public institutions, and international research networks. Research outputs should aim to shape both academic discourse and practical applications in management accounting and organizational performance.

Teaching and Curriculum Leadership

In addition to research, the professor will play a central role in delivering high-quality education at bachelor’s and master’s levels. Teaching responsibilities include core courses in business administration with a focus on financial decision-making, performance systems, and managerial accounting frameworks. Candidates are also expected to supervise doctoral researchers and contribute to curriculum development that reflects current trends in business education.

Collaboration and Research Integration

The role offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other academic units, especially in finance, strategy, and operations. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop research proposals, secure external funding, and participate in academic leadership within the faculty and university.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline, with a demonstrated track record of research excellence in management accounting or related fields. A strong publication record in reputable journals and project leadership experience are key. Proven teaching experience at university level is also essential.

International experience, professional engagement with industry, and evidence of third-party funding success are considered strong assets.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Universität Innsbruck strives to promote diversity, equal opportunity, and gender balance in its academic appointments. Applications from women and internationally diverse candidates are particularly encouraged.

Application Period

The application deadline is March 15, 2026, with selection and interview phases to follow in the spring. The successful candidate will be appointed to a permanent professorial position that offers academic freedom, competitive terms, and a supportive research environment.

This professorship represents a significant opportunity for scholars to shape education and research in management accounting at a top European university, contributing to both academic leadership and real-world organizational performance insights.