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Job Description:

The Department of Economics invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2024. The successful candidate will have a four-course teaching load each semester and will primarily teach introductory courses at either the Fairfield and/or Bridgeport campus with the potential to contribute to upper-level field-specific undergraduate courses in economics. A Ph.D. in economics is required by September 1st and a commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in teaching and using technology in the classroom are required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to budget approval.

To be considered for an interview please click “Apply Now” and upload the following:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Graduate transcript

• Letters of recommendation

• A statement of teaching philosophy

• Official summaries of teaching evaluations

Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is an independent Jesuit Catholic university with an active, collegial, and pluralistic faculty. We are located on the Connecticut coast about an hour from New York City. Salary, benefits, and faculty development resources are highly competitive.

Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. More information is available at www.fairfield.edu .

Category:

Academic - Faculty Non-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.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV . You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.

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Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. With campuses located in Fairfield, CT Bridgeport, CT, and Austin, TX, we strive to create a workforce that is rich in skill, knowledge, and pride in our work. Members of the Fairfield University community exhibit mutual respect, compassion, and inclusivity, aspiring to be a welcoming environment representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. As our University rises in national prominence, we are committed to fostering a healthy workplace and lifestyle for our employees. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.