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Infographic showing various Temporary Instructor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,102 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship) 1-Year, Full-time, AY 2026-2027

Eastern CT State University

Willimantic, CT • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Department of Business Administration
College of Business
1-Year, Full-Time Temporary Instructor for AY 2026-2027
Instructor or Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the 1-Year, Full-Time Temporary Instructor for AY 2026-2027 Instructor or Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship) 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 has been named a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education ten times. It has been recognized nationally as a green college for nine consecutive years. Eastern is also among the latest U.S. News and World Report editions of “Best Colleges.” With small classes and a friendly, family-like atmosphere, Eastern is known for building meaningful connections between faculty and students. Eastern Connecticut State University supports its faculty through extensive professional development opportunities, research grants, and a collaborative environment fostered by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. Faculty also benefit from diversity initiatives and assistance securing external funding for research and educational projects.
We invite applications from candidates firmly committed to teaching excellence, research activity and scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service. Eastern’s College of Business is especially interested in faculty who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching a liberal arts curriculum and are sensitive to diverse populations and perspectives.
Position Description: Candidates should be able to teach in several areas of the undergraduate management program with primary focus on Entrepreneurship in both the major and liberal arts core courses. Experience or interest in integrating AI applications into entrepreneurship courses is preferred. Candidates are expected to advise students and support undergraduate research. This is a one-year appointment, renewable annually for up to three years, contingent upon performance and institutional need. This is a non-tenure track position.
Qualifications: MBA or terminal degree in business administration, management, or entrepreneurship from an accredited institution is required. ABD candidates are welcome to apply. Significant management/business experience is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, scholarly and professional activates, and a willingness to be active in service to the University and community.
To Apply: Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at Instructor or Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship) 1-Year, Full-time, AY 2026-2027 - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the 1-Year, Full-Time Temporary Instructor for AY 2026-2027, Instructor or Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship). Applications submitted by April 20, 2026, will receive highest consideration.  
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The 1-Year, Full-Time Temporary Instructor for AY 2026-2027, Instructor or Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship). is compensated at the Instructor or Assistant 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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