Accounting and Info Systems - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
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Accounting and Info Systems - Assistant Professor

Sacred Heart University's Accounting & Information Systems Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology for the academic year 2025-2026. Qualified individuals in all specialty areas of accounting will be considered.

Candidates must have, or be near completion of, a doctoral degree in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited school of business. Professional certification in accounting is preferred. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching, using technology and analytics tools in the classroom, scholarly research, and service to the Department, College and University. The appointment requires flexibility in teaching day, evening, and weekend courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities:
• Teaching including undergraduate and graduate-level courses
• Academic and career advising of accounting students
• Developing an active research agenda
• Providing service to the Department, College and University
• Providing departmental representation at on-campus events
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, samples of publications or research papers, and student evaluations. Three current letters of recommendation will be required if selected for a screening interview. Electronic submission of application materials online only.
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Mahfuja Malik, Search Committee Chair, malikm@sacredheart.edu

About the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology
SHU’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is AACSB-accredited and enrolls over 2,000 students. It is housed on SHU’s West Campus, approximately one mile from the main campus. Opened in the Fall 2019, in the former world headquarters of General Electric, the west campus is focused on digital innovation and how it is transforming business in the 21st century. The campus includes state-of-the art labs, equipment, and studios to support research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial computation, machine learning, augmented reality/virtual reality, and e-game design.
The Welch College offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Fintech & Analytics, Management, Sports Management, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, and Business Analytics. The Welch College’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science/Information Technology, Game Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The college offers a number of Master’s degree programs, which include our flagship MBA, MS in Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance and Investment Management, MS HR Management, MS Digital Marketing, and the Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance). Additionally, the SCSE offers Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.
Nearly seventy full-time faculty and eleven staff members bring an impressive range of expertise to the Welch College with terminal degrees and advanced training from leading uni