Matthew Abel Chair in Financial Accounting

4 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand University of Auckland, New Zealand Full time
  • Seeking an internationally profiled scholar in accounting, preferably in Financial Accounting, appointable at Associate or Full Professor level (according to experience and research profile).
  • Grow your academic leadership in our research-intensive university (QS #68) where academic excellence, collaborative and transdisciplinary research is enabled alongside an unwavering commitment to students, equity and inclusion.

Achieve your scholarly aspirations and grow your leadership as the Matthew Abel Chair in Financial Accounting. The University of Auckland Business School (UABS) has a long-standing relationship with Matthew Abel who recognises the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to society through academic philanthropy. He has endowed this chair to ensure we continue to lead the discipline of accounting internationally through cutting edge research and teaching.

You will help to invigorate and inspire academic staff and students in the Department of Accounting and Finance, contributing to their growth and continued success. Joining an impressive cohort with strengths in quantitative financial accounting, you will establish new areas of research expertise, with industry-alignment of particular interest.

You will cement the Business School's reputation for developing and disseminating relevant, world-class knowledge and practices, fostering cooperation, collaboration and communication among academic researchers and educators as well as government and industry practitioners.

In addition to a strong record of scholarship and a continuing programme of individual and team-based research and supervision the preferred candidate will demonstrate:

  • Future-focused vision for the broad discipline of accounting and the impact this can have.
  • Specialist interests may include financial or management accounting or audit.
  • Enthusiasm and energy for building opportunities and capturing synergies from disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and teaching programmes.
  • Commitment to growing the discipline, mentoring and developing our highly motivated academic staff.
  • There is opportunity for those interested to explore leadership opportunities within the Department and Business School.

The Department (QS #56 by subject Accounting and Finance) is one of seven in our Business School. It has a well-developed research culture, the teaching program is strong and innovative and the quality of teaching, as judged by student evaluations and peer review, is high. As a full or associate professor you will teach UG, PG and post-experience students, alongside research student supervision.

The University of Auckland occupies a unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. It is New Zealand's largest university, with over 40,000 students and an international centre of learning and academic excellence.

Auckland is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.6m. We have an abundance of natural features, including a stunning harbour and accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, all of which helps us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world in which to live.

We aspire to contribute to a fair, ethical and sustainable society, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our foundational relationship with tangata whenua. The University is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars. We welcome applications that will enhance the diversity of our staff and strengthen our links with diverse communities.

Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2024 (further detail in the Candidate booklet).

For a confidential discussion, please contact the University of Auckland as below:

Clare Litten, University of Auckland, email:

Position Reference: REF 27022G

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to

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