Assistant Professor of Accounting, Tenure Track, Fall 2027

Eastern CT State University • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Accounting for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University, located in Willimantic, Connecticut, and is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and demonstrate commitment to teaching, scholarly and professional activities, and service to the university and community. Applicants with research and teaching in all areas of accountancy will be considered.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution; ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Accounting professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CMA are a plus. The position is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level under the CSU-AAUP Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. Applications are reviewed as received and until the position is filled, with applications received by December 10, 2026, given preference.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting; ABD candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarly and professional activities, and service to the university and community.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the university does not provide work visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Accounting professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction at undergraduate and graduate course levels.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities.
• Be active in service to the university and community.

Benefits

• Paid personal, vacation, and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement benefits and retiree health care.
• Tuition waiver for the employee and eligible dependents at Connecticut State Universities.
• Deferred retirement contribution plans.
• Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Voluntary and supplemental benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree