Instructor/Assistant Professor - Accounting

Job Details

Western Connecticut State University

Ancell School of Business

Accounting

Instructor/Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track

Special One-Year Appointment

Academic Year 2026-2027

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.

Qualifications: 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. College teaching experience is preferred. Candidates should be professionally active and engaged in college / university service or business/managerial experience is a plus. Areas of teaching include Financial, Managerial, Cost, Taxation, and Advanced Accounting. The teaching load is four classes/courses per semester, and the position requires attending other duties in the areas of student academic advising and service.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

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.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range for Instructor is $71,317 - $76,192 and the hiring salary range for Assistant Professor is $80,713 - $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Please note: WCSU is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Faculty also have access to generous travel and/or research funds.

Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of professional work in areas of service and leadership highlighting excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Additional materials may be requested by the search committee upon review of materials. Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu referencing Accounting – Special Appointment in the subject line.

To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/5MRaIEfFhJ/Accounting-InstructorAssistant-Professor

All materials should be submitted as PDF files and be submitted no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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