What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting and Business Information System position at Eastern CT State University?
Department of Accounting and Business Info Systems
College of Business
College of Business
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting and Business Info Systems, Tenure Track, Fall 2026 position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Fall 2026
Employer: Eastern Connecticut State University
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Willimantic, Connecticut
Anticipated start date: August 2026
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting preferably from an AACSB accredited institution. ABDs are encouraged to apply for this position. Accounting professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CMA, and others) will be a plus. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate course levels and must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, scholarly and professional activities, and a willingness to be active in service to the university and community. Applicants with research and teaching in all areas of accountancy will be considered.
To Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, their current curriculum vitae including names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers, and a sample(s) of recent teaching evaluations when applying for this position through the online application at Assistant/Associate Professor in Accounting and Business Information System - Eastern CT State University - Career Page.
Deadline to apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continued until the position is filled. Applications received by October 31, 2025, will be given preference.
About Eastern’s College of Business
Eastern’s College of business provides a comprehensive, liberal arts education to diverse students and develops ethical, responsible, and problem-solving professionals who meet the needs of organizations and communities in Connecticut and beyond. For more information about Eastern Connecticut State University’s College of Business, please visit ECSU's College of Business
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Assistant/Associate Professor is compensated at the Assistant or Associate Professor salary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected].