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 Community Writing/English Education position, starting Fall 2027, pending final budgetary approval. Relevant qualifications of a successful candidate might include, but are not limited to, experiences within K-12 teaching and curricular development, demonstrated ability to mentor students specializing in teacher education, and commitment to fostering partnerships with community organizations with a view to sustaining and expanding curricular offerings at the university.
The primary teaching responsibility will be undergraduate courses for English majors and minors and courses in the University's Magis Core curriculum. Moreover, faculty have an integral role in student mentorship. 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, and post-tenure sabbatical.
Required Qualifications:- Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or closely related field (degree in hand by start date)
- Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development at the college level
- Promise of continued research agenda
- Evidence of experience with Community-Engaged Writing partnerships 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" and submit the following materials through the online application portal.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation and a writing sample may be requested at a later date.
If you experience difficulty with the application portal, you may reach out directly to Fairfield HR at [redacted]. For substantive questions, please contact the search committee co-chairs Shannon Kelley at [redacted] and Emily Orlando at [redacted]. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Anticipated hiring range: $104,514-$108,276 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined by University guidelines and budget availability.Category:Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
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