Universidad del Norte

Universidad del Norte’s Business School invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Accounting. Located in Barranquilla, a cultural and economic hub on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, research impact, and strong engagement with industry and society. In the 2025 edition of the QS Quacquarelli Symonds Latin America & the Caribbean ranking, Universidad del Norte ranked 8th nationally among Colombian universities, confirming its position among the top 10 in the country.

The Business School is one of Colombia’s foremost management education institutions—a member of AACSB and EQUIS and accredited by AMBA & BGA—providing a collegial, research-supportive environment where faculty contribute to high-quality teaching, rigorous scholarship, and meaningful societal impact.

We are seeking a faculty member who will contribute to strengthening the Finance and Accounting Department through a well-balanced combination of teaching, research, and service.

Primary Duties

· Teach undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses in English and/or Spanish in areas such as:

o International Accounting under IFRS

o Auditing

o Statutory Audit

o Taxation

· Develop and maintain a strong research agenda with publications in peer-reviewed accounting journals and participation in academic research projects.

· Provide service to the Department, School, University, and external stakeholders.

· Support curriculum enhancement, pedagogical innovation, assurance of learning processes, and academic improvement initiatives.

Candidates should:

· Hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields, with a demonstrable emphasis in accounting (ABD candidates nearing completion will be considered).

· Hold an undergraduate and/or master’s degree in Accounting (or a closely related field with strong accounting content).

· Show a strong commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, including active learning and innovative pedagogical methods in Accounting courses.

· Provide evidence of research productivity in accounting (e.g., financial accounting, international accounting, auditing, taxation, assurance).

· Demonstrate teaching experience in Accounting at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

· Demonstrate English proficiency sufficient for teaching, research, and international academic engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

· Professional experience in the accounting sector (auditing firms, statutory audit, tax consulting, financial reporting, etc.).

· Interest in strengthening ties between academic work and the business and regulatory environment of Colombia and the Caribbean region.

Applicants must submit:

· Curriculum vitae

· Cover letter addressed to the Department of Finance and Accounting explaining:

o Motivation for applying

o Areas of teaching expertise in Accounting

o Research focus and main lines of work

· Copies of undergraduate and graduate diplomas (certificate programs do not qualify as postgraduate degrees)

· English proficiency certification (TOEFL, TELP, IELTS, or equivalent) unless graduate studies were completed in English

· List of publications and copies of relevant publications (or acceptance letters)

· Evidence of participation in research projects

· Evidence of teaching experience (list of courses taught, evaluations if available)

· Any documentation supporting professional accounting experience