School of Business-Accounting

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Accounting Department in our AACSB accredited School of Business as a full-time tenure-track faculty member. The anticipated start date is January 2027. We seek applicants who will prepare the next generation of business professionals by empowering our students for success in the workforce of today and tomorrow.

As Connecticut’s first publicly funded university, Central has a rich history of 175 years in academic excellence and innovation. Come be a part of our legacy and make a difference in the lives of students!

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About CCSU’s School of Business

Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only six percent of business programs world-wide have attained this prestigious distinction. Central Connecticut State University’s School of Business provides high quality, affordable, and accessible educational programs for undergraduate and graduate students from Central Connecticut and the greater Northeast region.

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Position Profile

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with professional accounting industry experience seeking a work life balance whose passion also includes challenging, motivating, and encouraging students in pursuit of their educational goals. The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate course levels. All areas of teaching will be considered, but the need is greatest in financial accounting and tax courses. Represented by the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors, AAUP, full-time faculty enjoy a collegial governance system embodying the values and principles of shared governance, mutual respect, and professionalism.

For more information on AAUP conditions of employment please visit AAUP.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

All applicants must possess a terminal degree in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited university.

ABD Candidates – Special Note: Applicants who are ABD candidates may be considered upon evidence of anticipated completion within one year of hire.

Experience and Training:

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Doctorate in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited university, preferably from an AACSB accredited program.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in the field of accounting or closely related discipline at a college or university.
• Demonstrated accounting industry experience, preferably at the level of manager or above.
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, CPA; Certified Management Accountant, CMA; Certified Internal Auditor, CIA; Enrolled Agent, EA.
• Demonstrated AASCB Scholarly Academic record of current and relevant scholarship and activities related to the field of teaching.
• Scholarly Academics are expected to have produced peer or editorial reviewed publications related to their field of teaching as part of their portfolio of scholarship.

• Candidates who possess a Doctorate or terminal degree plus at least five (5) years of full-time service in a college or university in a rank of Assistant Professor or above or its comparable equivalent may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

To Apply

To begin the application process, electronically submit the following documents by July 30, 2026.

Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Please be aware that additional material may be required if selected for interview.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé

ABD Candidates selected for interview will be required to provide a letter from your dissertation advisor stating an anticipated date of completion of a doctoral degree.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Marie Kulesza, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2497 or Kulesza_Mag@ccsu.edu

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement

The State of Connecticut and Central 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 leave 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.

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As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.