"Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting"

Job Details

Department: Accounting
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Search #: 26-012
Specialization(s): Accounting

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. SCSU is the only R2 institution in the State of Connecticut and a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston.

The School of Business has experienced increasing enrollments and fundraising success and is housed in Connecticut’s first Net Zero Energy (NZE) academic building.

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities

Southern invites applications from individuals who embrace the mission of public higher education and are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional engagement. Successful candidates will be disciplinary scholars who prioritize a student-centered approach to learning.

The Department of Accounting seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in accounting, including but not limited to financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information systems (AIS), and data analytics for accounting. Teaching responsibilities may include daytime, evening, hybrid, or online/on-ground formats. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activity, contribute to university and departmental service, advise students, and actively participate in the professional and business communities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting or a closely related field preferred.
• Candidates holding a master's degree in accounting (or a closely related discipline) who are actively pursuing a doctoral degree (ABD or near-ABD status) will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to teach financial and managerial accounting effectively to diverse undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, meaningful scholarship, ethical practice, and student engagement.
• Ability to meet School of Business faculty qualification standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach in additional areas such as auditing, taxation, AIS, or data analytics.
• Professional certification such as CPA (preferred but not required).
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publications, or applied research.
• Professional or industry experience in accounting or related areas.
• Experience supervising student research, internships, or applied projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to make complex topics accessible to diverse learners.

Application Process

Please submit electronically a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and a list of three contacts for recommendations to: Search Committee Chair, Dr. Emmanuel Emenyonu, at ACCsearch1@southernct.edu.

Best consideration will be given to complete applications received by December 31, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

*SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.*