Careers

The School of Accountancy may from time to time invite applicants for open rank faculty positions. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the SMU job portal for updates on available positions.

TENURE OR TENURED-TRACK

The positions require a PhD in Accounting or related fields, or anticipate to obtain the PhD degree before joining. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate significant achievements or potential in scholarly research as well as ability and promise in teaching excellence in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. To be considered for a rank above Assistant Professor, an excellent record of scholarly research activities and teaching that is consistent with a senior-level faculty appointment is required. Singaporeans selected for tenure track faculty positions may be considered for the Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Inauguration Grant. Details on the grant application procedure may be found here: https://www.smu.edu.sg/moe-start/inauguration-grant.

PRACTICE TRACK

The positions require a PhD degree in a relevant discipline. Managerial level work experience in the industry and/or active connections to professional bodies. Commitment to be actively involved in applied research and industry engagements. Demonstrate ability or promise in teaching excellence, both in undergraduate and graduate courses.

EDUCATION TRACK

The positions require a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, specialising in any of the following areas: sustainability reporting; accounting analytics; auditing; intermediate and advanced financial reporting; accounting information systems; and advanced management accounting.  Candidates should have outstanding records in teaching, be involved in pedagogical and curricular development in their area of specialisation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and possess potential in conducting research.

PRESIDENTIAL EARLY CAREER PROFESSOR

The SMU Presidential Early Career Professorship (SMU-PEP) is a prestigious tenure-track position for outstanding early-career scholars. The scheme offers a generous sign-on bonus, start-up research funding, dedicated mentorship, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. It is open to candidates from all disciplines, with particular emphasis on SMU’s strategic research areas. Please visit https://careers.smu.edu.sg/presidential-early-career-professorship to find out more. 

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

The School of Accountancy has built an outstanding reputation for its significant contributions to accounting research and high-quality accounting education; it is currently ranked amongst the top ten accounting schools in the world (Brigham Young University rankings) and counts world-class scholars and business leaders as part of its team. The School’s research is both academic-driven and practice oriented; it offers holistic education underpinning its suite of distinctive programmes - the Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc), the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) (Data & Analytics) and the PhD in Accounting – as well as coveted thought leadership and broad collaboration with businesses and society.