Assistant Professor, English - Community Writing/English Education

Job Description:

The Department of English at Fairfield University’s Meditz College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Community Writing/English Education position, starting Fall 2026, pending final budgetary approval.

The primary teaching responsibility will be undergraduate courses for English majors and teacher candidates and in the University’s Magis Core curriculum. This position carries a 3-3 course teaching load and includes the opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and a one-semester, pre-tenure research leave, as well as a sabbatical following every 12 semesters of teaching.

Community engagement is an integral part of Fairfield University and reflects the University's Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The Center for Social Impact supports faculty in community-engaged teaching and research through faculty development, grants, and logistical support. Fairfield University is the site of an affiliate of the National Writing Project, providing professional development and work with youth throughout southern Connecticut. Teacher preparation in the English Department benefits from its connections to the Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield and the School of Education and Human Development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Writing Studies, English, English Education, or closely related field

• Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development at the college level

• Promise of continued research agenda, including research and/or engagement with community-based writing.

• Evidence of engagement with community beyond campus.

• Ability to support, develop, and promote the program in secondary education for English majors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience with K-12 education

• Ability to support teacher candidates.

• Interest in developing ongoing Community-Engaged Learning relationships and curricula.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the search committee. For full consideration, please click “Apply Now” and submit the following materials through the online application portal.

• Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and research

• Curriculum vitae

• Three letters of recommendation and research sample may be requested at a later date.

For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Prof. Sonya Huber, at shuber@fairfield.edu . This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Fairfield University is a comprehensive, co-educational, Jesuit Catholic university with a 200-acre campus located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City. In academic year 2022-2023, Fairfield University moved into the U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category. Consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England, Fairfield enrolls approximately 5,400 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students pursuing degrees within five schools: the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal, humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and

fostering ethical values.

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.

Category:

Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track

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

*Disclaimer

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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.

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