Handelshøyskolen BI - Department of Accounting and Operations Management

Professor / Associate Professor of Accounting

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BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for a position as Professor / Associate professor of Accounting at the Department of Accounting and Operations Management, with a preferred starting date early 2026. 

Job description: 

Through its academic work, BI has an ambition to make its mark in the international research community while at the same time developing our students’ academic competence and skills. Relevance and impact on practice will be ensured through extensive contact with business and industry. Teaching must be based on the cutting edge of research, show practical relevance for working life and develop both academic competence and skills in the students.  

We are seeking a candidate with strong archival and/or analytical research capabilities in accounting or auditing, demonstrated by publications in journals ranked 4* or 4 in the accounting subject area of the ABS list. The candidate must have experience teaching accounting or auditing. Professional experience in the auditing industry is considered an additional asset. 

The successful candidate will join and strengthen an active and ambitious research group focusing on financial accounting, auditing, and corporate governance. The candidate will further play a key role in our master’s programmes as well as in our PhD-specialization in accounting.  

Expectations and obligations: 

Our faculty is expected to provide teaching and supervision of a high academic and pedagogical quality and is expected to continuously develop their teaching skills, e.g. by making use of new technology, new ways of learning and new forms of assessment. We have focus on quality and competence development and pedagogical activities should be continuously documented, supporting the process for further academic career development to all positions. 

Faculty in scientific positions is expected to present work at top international conferences and publish papers in top accounting journals or related fields. For all positions with research duties BI have high expectations for research production. Failing to meet the expectations could lead to increased duties in teaching. Faculty will also have teaching and pedagogical development responsibilities. In addition to traditional teaching, the position includes development of courses, learning activities, forms of evaluation, and guidance. 

Qualification Requirements: 

Scientific and pedagogical criteria 

  • PhD degree in accounting or other relevant field. 
  • A significant academic production considerably above and beyond a Ph.D is required (the minimum requirement for associate professors with regard to level is at least one article published in a journal rated as 4* or 4 within the subject area of Accounting in the ABS list). 
  • BI requirements concerning educational qualifications according to governmental provisions and the specific scientific level. 

Other assessment criteria 

  • Language Skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. All pedagogical and research positions must document language proficiency in Norwegian, at a minimum of B2 level, according to Norwegian law. Candidates must either meet this requirement or achieve the B2 level within three years of their appointment. Therefore, knowledge of Norwegian is highly valued. 
  • Good communication skills and teaching evaluations. 
  • Extensive teaching experience at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD level. 
  • Visibility within the international and national academic community.  

The following qualifications will be also considered in the assessment of the applicants: 

  • Documented experience with interactive and process-oriented teaching methods. 
  • Experience as academic leader of study programs. 
  • Knowledge of and interest in modern pedagogical approaches, as well as the development of study programs, will be appreciated.  
  • Weight will also be given to experience from public sector, business and/or the public sector, including R&D work, research dissemination and research-based advisory services.  
  • International work experience in the field of economics and business administration is valued. 

According to governmental provisions BI has decided on requirements concerning the educational qualifications of permanently employed academic staff. As a minimum such qualifications shall meet the learning outcome of BI‘s pedagogical basic qualification courses or equivalent at all times. To the position of Lecturer and Associate Professor, and in some rare instances for international professors, this specific competence may be obtained within two years after commencing the position. 

What we can offer 

The position normally offers membership in BIs collective pension scheme. 

  • A strong research group within financial accounting and auditing at one of Scandinavia's leading business schools. 
  • Good research support and publication remuneration. 
  • Supportive professional environment. 
  • Strong focus on professional career development. 
  • Relocation services for the applicant and her/his family if needed. 

Application procedure 

Qualifications will be evaluated according to the usual rules for academic positions at universities and specialized university institutions, as well as BI provisions for appointment and promotion. 

Candidates interested in this position must submit their application electronically through the “Send application” button, and upload the following documents: 

  • Cover letter. 
  • An updated curriculum vitae (including a complete list of publications). 
  • Certificate from the highest degree obtained. 
  • Up to 15 scientific works (please specify the three most relevant papers). No work may be submitted after the deadline. 
  • An educational portfolio including the following items: 
  • An "educational CV" that provides a concise description of the candidate’s experience in planning, implementing, evaluating, and developing teaching and supervision, including scope and level. 
  • A reflection on the candidate’s role as a teacher, discussing and justifying the candidate’s choices in the planning, implementation, and development of teaching and supervision. 
  • Documentation of pedagogical qualifications and certificates of educational competence courses. 
  • Any additional information and/or documentation of other activities that may be of significance  

BI Norwegian Business School is an equal opportunity employer. 

Qualified applicants may be called in for an interview, trial lecture or seminar presentation. BI Norwegian Business School reserves the right not to appoint applicants who are academically qualified if they are found not to satisfy other explicit requirements with respect to pedagogical skills, teaching experience, work experience in or in cooperation with the business sector or inter-personal skills. 

Further information 

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Professor John Christian Langli, Head of Department, telephone +47 4641 0429, john.c.langli@bi.no. 

For more information about the department and the school, visit www.bi.no 

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Region:

Oslo

Job type:

Permanent

Working hours:

Full-time

Working days:

Day

Application deadline:

23/10/2025

Expected start date:

01/03/2026

Location:

Campus Oslo

Contacts:

John Christian Langli
Telephone: +47 464 10 429

Company homepage:

http://www.bi.no
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