Assistant / Associate Professor, Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Economics and Finance Department

Tenure Track Faculty Position for Fall 2026

Assistant / Associate Professor, Finance

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant / Associate Professor, Finance 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.

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking to hire an assistant or associate professor in

Finance starting in August 2026. We invite applications from candidates who have a strong

commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, and university and community

service. Eastern is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated innovation and excellence in

teaching in a liberal arts curriculum, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.

Department : Economics and Finance

Position : Assistant / Associate Professor of Finance – Tenure Track

Qualifications : A Ph.D. in Finance from an accredited institution or an ABD with expected

graduation by May 2026 is required. Candidates in all fields considered but those who have expertise

in corporate finance, behavioral finance, healthcare finance, investments, portfolio management, real

estate finance, and derivatives are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be an

outstanding teacher and advisor in undergraduate finance courses within their area of expertise and

serving a diverse student body including other majors within the College of Business. Experience

with finance technology applications and a willingness to contribute to innovations in the Finance

curriculum with departmental colleagues is a plus.

To Apply : Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, and the contact

information of three professional references to  Assistant / Associate Professor, Finance - Eastern CT State University - Career Page . We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that priority will be given to applications received before December 1, 2025.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Assistant / Associate Professor, Finance is compensated at the Assistant / Associate Professor

salary level in accordance with 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 : colemanla@easternct.edu.

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