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  • November 3, 2026

Tenure-Track position in Accounting


All ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Beginning Fall 2027.

SKK GSB invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in Accounting at any rank, beginning Fall 2027. Located in the heart of Seoul, SKK GSB is home to one of Korea’s leading global MBA programs, with an internationally recruited faculty and a diverse student body representing more than 25 countries. All courses are taught in English, and knowledge of Korean is not required.

THE POSITION

We welcome applications from candidates specializing in Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in accounting or a closely related field by the time of appointment. 

We seek outstanding scholars with a demonstrated record of research excellence or strong potential to publish in the leading academic journals in the field. Research excellence is the primary criterion for appointment, with expectations appropriate to the candidate’s rank and experience. 

We also place a high value on teaching. As an MBA-focused business school, we seek colleagues who are committed to delivering engaging, high-quality education and contributing to a collaborative academic community. SKK GSB is also expanding its emphasis on data analytics and artificial intelligence across its programs, creating opportunities for faculty to engage with emerging developments in business education.

WHAT WE OFFER

•    A supportive research environment: a low teaching load, minimal service and administrative responsibilities for junior faculty, summer research support, and generous funding for research and conference participation.
•    Highly competitive compensation with benefits. For international faculty, housing assistance, international-school tuition support for children, medical insurance, and relocation coverage are included. Depending on the tax treaty between the candidate’s home country and Korea, candidates may be exempt from Korean income tax for a period of two or three years.
•    An international academic community: A collegial, English-speaking environment with faculty trained at leading universities worldwide and opportunities for international research collaboration.
•    An exceptional location: Seoul is a safe, dynamic, and globally connected city, offering an outstanding quality of life for international faculty and their families. SKK GSB is located in its cultural and historic heart of the city.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

SKK GSB was established in 2004 with the support of the Samsung Foundation, with the mission of building a world-class MBA program in Korea. The school is part of Sungkyunkwan University, one of Asia's oldest institutions with more than 600 years of history, and is independently accredited by AACSB. 

SKK GSB’s internationally recruited faculty hold doctoral degrees from leading universities and publish in top academic journals in their fields. Its full-time MBA program attracts students from more than 25 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

In addition to its flagship Full-Time MBA, SKK GSB offers a Professional MBA, a joint Executive MBA with Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, a Master in Management Studies (MMS) program in partnership with EDHEC Business School and UC Berkeley, and specialized MBA programs in Business Analytics and AI. 

TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a representative research sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to gsbfaculty@skku.edu. Letters of recommendation will be requested from short-listed candidates. 

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2027. Applications will continue to be reviewed until all positions are filled.


Faculty Search Committee, SKK GSB, Sungkyunkwan University

Email: gsbfaculty@skku.edu
Web: gsb.skku.edu

Sungkyunkwan University is an equal opportunity employer.