AThe Von Allmen School of Accountancy at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Visiting Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Accountancy to begin August of 2025 or January of 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position with an appointment period of up to one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
A terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) in accounting or a related field is required. Applicants must have completed their terminal degree before their anticipated start date. The ideal candidate will have college teaching experience, professional experience, and professional licensure (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA). In addition, the ideal candidate will have an active research agenda and a desire to be engaged in the research activities of the School of Accountancy.
The successful candidate will teach up to four courses per year. The Director will determine the number of courses and preps per semester and other assigned duties based on the candidate’s experience, School of Accountancy needs, and areas of expertise.
Applications must include the following: a letter of application (upload under cover letter), evidence of ongoing research (upload working papers under Specific Request 1), and a curriculum vitae. Please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Preference will be given to applications received by April 4, 2025 . However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Brian Bratten (
brian.bratten@uky.edu), Director of the Von Allmen School of Accountancy.
The Von Allmen School of Accountancy offers an outstanding scholarly environment and offers excellent support for both research and teaching. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a PhD in Business Administration with an Accounting concentration. We have made considerable investments in enhancing these programs over the past several years. Along with the Gatton College, the Von Allmen School was re-accredited by the AACSB in 2022. Salary and teaching load are competitive with leading public universities.
UK is located in Lexington, in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many ‘Best Cities’ lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high-quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face-to-face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest-growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”.
