Accounting - Instructor/Assistant Professor

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

3d•$71,317 - $86,231•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University’s Ancell School of Business, an AACSB accredited School, is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for an Instructor/Assistant Professor, non tenure-track, one-year special appointment for the Accounting Department. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. The Ancell School of Business is composed of five business administration departments: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing. The degrees offered are Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). The accounting curriculum is designed to provide the students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary in managerial and administrative positions in a variety of organizations. The Ancell School of Business is proud of its 2019 initial accreditation by the AACSB. Additional information may be found on: www.wcsu.edu/asb/acc. Information on the University may be found at www.wcsu.edu.

Requirements

For appointment at the Instructor level, a master’s degree, CPA licensure, and substantial experience in accounting is required.
For appointment at the Assistant Professor level a doctorate in accounting or an earned doctorate in a related field is required.
ABDs in Accounting or in related fields considered.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

College teaching experience is preferred.
Candidates should be professionally active and engaged in college / university service or business/managerial experience is a plus.
WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.
The successful candidate is expected to value and encourage all forms of diversity, including neurodiversity.