Current Employment Opportunities
Ancell School of Business
Accounting Department
Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Academic Year 2010-11
New academic programs, new construction projects, and increasing student enrollment all serve to make Western Connecticut State University a vibrant, active campus serving 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. WestConn is one of the four comprehensive universities that comprise the Connecticut State University System. The main campus is located in Danbury, 50 miles north of New York City. The University is divided into the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Professional Studies, the Ancell School of Business and the School of Visual and Performing Arts. WestConn, is dedicated to providing students with a high quality education and a memorable campus experience at an affordable cost.
The Ancell School of Business is pleased to announce that, contingent upon funding, applications for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Accounting will be accepted.
This position, along with six full-time faculty members, plus adjuncts instructors, will support both a BBA and a MBA program. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include academic advising and service to the department, university, and profession. The Accounting Department currently has more than 280 undergraduate majors, an increase of over 30% in the last eight year. The University, located in upper Fairfield County, has relatively small class sizes, maintains a commitment to diversity, and boasts one of the most ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse student bodies in the State. Strong international and community partnerships create opportunities for students, staff, and faculty. Ancell graduates are placed with all the Big-4 accounting firms, as well as the largest business enterprises. For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/asb/acc
Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Accounting. Candidates with a Ph.D. in a related field and holding a C.P.A. may be considered. ABD candidates in Accounting who expect to complete their degree by May 2010 may be considered. Significant experience, with four or more years as a teacher or professional accountant, is preferred. A record of scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed journals is preferred. Professional certification is preferred. Professionally qualified candidates may be considered. Those candidates with four or more years of university teaching experience are preferred. A professionally qualified candidate must possess a master’s degree in accounting or taxation and hold a C.P.A. or CMA certification. A professionally qualified candidate must have professional experience in accounting that is significant in duration and level of responsibility and current at the time of hiring. As Western Connecticut State University is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from various backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Salary and benefits: Western offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.wcsu.edu/working.
To apply: Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, a current vita, and three letters of recommendation to: facultyvitae@wcsu.edu Reference search #600-011. Please submit an unofficial copy of the graduate transcript to Professor Monica Frizzell, Chair, Accounting Department, WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Applications must be received by January 20, 2010. Late applications may be considered if the position is unfilled.
