Professor in Public and Non-Profit Sector Accounting and Auditing

Professor in Public and Non-Profit Sector Accounting and AuditingJob ID: 29387 ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent University is a world-class, open, pluralistic and socially engaged university. Our credo is 'Dare to Think' : we are a haven for courageous thinkers.With one of the most progressive career models for academics in the world, Ghent University evaluates its scholars not only by the length of their publication list but also by the impact they pursue, what they achieve and how they collaborate.Are you a good ‘fit’ with our university? Discover here our vision on education and research. ASSIGNMENTThe Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Ghent University has a vacancy for a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Public Administration and Public Management, in the field of Public and Non-Profit Sector Accounting and Auditing. The tenure track professor will teach various courses in our faculty, both at bachelor's and master's level. In addition, the tenure track professor will independently conduct scientific research.You will lecture several Dutch-taught course units in the domain of Public and Non-Profit Sector Accounting and Auditing. In the Public Administration and Public Management (BPM) program, we aim for our students to acquire sufficient competencies to understand accounting systems — governed by accounting law, but also with attention to the conceptual accounting framework (both general and budgetary accounting, depending on stakeholders’ needs). This should lead to a critical understanding of financial reporting and the corresponding need for independent and expert auditing (both financial and operational).At an introductory level, this entails responsibility for the course “Introduction to Accounting for the Not-for-Profit and Public Sector” in the second year of the BPM bachelor’s program. At a more advanced level, this includes responsibility for the course “Accounting and Auditing in the Public and Social Profit Sector” in the BPM master’s program. The latter course provides opportunities for comparison with European ESR standards, U.S. fund accounting, and transition issues related to international standards.The teaching assignment also includes the course “Non-profit Accounting”, taught in the Management and Policy in Health Care program at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, which is closely aligned with the context of healthcare organizations and the broader non-profit sector. Academic researchYou will develop innovative and internationally recognized research in the field of Public and Non-Profit Sector Accounting and Auditing. This includes building a strong research portfolio within this discipline and establishing a national and international scientific network.In concrete terms, this involves conducting both fundamental and practice-oriented research, securing research funding, supervising PhD students, and actively participating in international conferences and research consortia. Institutional and societal engagementDrawing on your expertise and experience, you will actively contribute to the functioning of the university and/or take on external service responsibilities. Concretely, this may include participating in faculty and university committees, as well as contributing to the promotion and representation of the programs in which you are involved. PROFILEYou have a strong academic CV with international visibility in the requested field.Your achievements in the field of research and education contribute to the development of the scientific domain (e.g. publications, presentations, or other academic output).You are capable to initiate and supervise educational and research projects and to acquire the necessary funding for this.You are didactically skilled to teach university students to develop academic competences.Mobility is recommended (e.g. education, research, economic, or societal).You work in a collaborative way and integrate smoothly into the department/faculty. You look for opportunities inside and outside the university and actively use your network to do so.You show leadership potential/have leadership experience. More information about leadership at Ghent University.You possess a strong proficiency in Dutch (minimum C1 level), which is required to teach the course units. More information about the language requirements and appropriate language guidance at Ghent University. APPOINTMENT INFORMATIONWe offer you a temporary appointment in a tenure track system for a term of five years. If positively evaluated by the University Board, the term of office will be transferred into a permanent appointment as an associate professor.Should you already be a member of the professorial staff or hold an equal post at a university or research institution, you can immediately be appointed as an assistant professor, without prejudice to the possibility of a temporary appointment.The recruitment is from 1 September 2026. OUR OFFERGhent University has developed a new inspiring career model for professors. Academic freedom and academics' responsibility, talents and ambitions act as a natural drive to advance their careers, as part of teamwork.Ghent University is specifically committed to guiding international professors in the process of coming to Ghent. At Ghent University, our view is as broad as possible, because internationalisation creates synergies within and outside the institution.We offer you a wide range of employee benefits. The basic teacher training and courses in 'Dutch' and 'English' for foreign-speaking lecturers are just a few of our wide range of courses and training.Candidates who are newly appointed at Ghent University with an appointment of at least 50% receive a Starting Grant of €240,000 to contribute towards the personnel, operating and/or equipment costs. Furthermore, professors who meet the conditions may be eligible for Basic Research Funding. DIVERSITYGhent University pursues an equal opportunities policy and values everyone's talent, regardless of gender, age, philosophy of life, skin color, sexual orientation, migration background or disability. We encourage everyone to apply.Interruptions in research careers and/or atypical career paths (e.g. relevant experience outside the academic sector) will be taken into account when assessing the application. SELECTION PROCEDUREThe selection committee will carry out an initial, substantive screening of the admissible applications on the file. This assessment takes into consideration both the candidate's merits and potential.Ghent University emphasizes the qualitative assessment of academic performance. Therefore, candidates are asked in the application form to mention their most important academic or non-academic achievements with the most impact.For shortlisted candidates, the following steps in the selection procedure shall consist of at least:A selection interview in which the vision and planning regarding education, research, and institutional and societal engagement as well as the embedding in the bigger picture are discussed.A trial lesson on a subject in the relevant field.A screening of leadership and interpersonal skills.These candidates will also be asked to submit a text outlining their vision on research and education. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSYou hold a thesis-based doctorate or a diploma or certificate that is recognized as equivalent.You have at least two years of postdoctoral experience on 1 September 2026. This term of two years is determined by the date mentioned on the required diploma.Your application meets the formal requirements (submitted on time, complete: with a completed application form and a copy of the diploma, delivered via e-recruitment). HOW TO APPLYApply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late or incomplete applications, or applications that are not sent through the online system.Your application must include the following documents:In the field ‘Application form’: the application form + any attachments merged into one pdf file. Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates.In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of your doctoral degree. If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union: certificate of equivalence (NARIC) (if already in your possession). For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB. MORE INFORMATIONFor further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Bram Verschuere (bram.verschuere@ugent.be) at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Department of Public Governance and Management.Vragen over online solliciteren? Lees de FAQ of contacteer ons via selecties@ugent.be. #J-18808-Ljbffr