Assistant Professor, Accounting

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Accounting Department, beginning Fall 2027 and subject to budget approval. Candidates must have/be near completion of a terminal degree. Professional certification in accounting is required. All teaching and research areas will be considered. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom, and quality research.

About Fairfield University:

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Fairfield University earned the #28 spot for Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities and was the highest-ranked institution among the 60 schools moving into U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking for the first time in 2023. The Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University is AACSB International accredited and is ranked among U.S. News’ and Princeton Review’s best undergraduate and graduate on-campus business schools. The University’s 200-acre campus includes five College and Professional Schools that enroll over 5,300 undergraduate students and more than 1,650 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately 52% of the University’s undergraduate students and 27% of the University’s graduate students. Accounting is the second largest major in the school. The Accounting undergraduate program is ranked #17 by U.S. News and World Report.

Application Instructions:

The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately. First round interviews will take place at the 2026 American Accounting Association Meeting, AAA Global Connect, August 1-5, in Las Vegas and via Zoom.

Please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials. Full applications require:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• reprints of published work or a writing sample of current research
• statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations (if available)
• two letters of reference (these can be submitted later)

Questions can be directed to Prof. Dana Nugent, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$167,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined by University guidelines and budget availability.

Category:

Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits

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