Publication Benchmarking Data Based on Faculty Promoted at Institutions Ranked 200+

Abstract

Benchmarking studies for accounting faculty are often done for highly ranked research institutions. These data inform important decisions at these and similar accounting programs but are less useful for programs with lesser research expectations. The purpose of this paper is to provide empirical benchmarking data for the hundreds of institutions that rank 200+ in the BYU accounting rankings. We take a random sample of 50 institutions from this population to develop publication benchmarking for promotion to associate professor. We also provide insights on the timing of publications relative to promotion dates and compare these results to previous benchmarking studies. These results are useful for faculty at these institutions to inform their research efforts and for faculty and administrators associated with institutions ranked 200+ to inform promotion and other decisions.