Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
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Job Description
Job Description:
The Mathematics Department in the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University invites applications for two tenure track positions in Mathematics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September 2026 pending final budget approval. We seek highly qualified candidates with a PhD in Mathematics Statistics or closely related field. One position will have research interests in applied statistics while the other position will have research interests in one of the following: discrete mathematics with computational applications financial mathematics or actuarial science. The position will require teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (Masters) level.
Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics Statistics or a closely related field. One position will have research interests in applied statistics; the other position will have research interests in discrete mathematics with computational applications financial mathematics or actuarial science. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential as well as strong evidence of research potential. A commitment to pedagogical innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom is required.
About Fairfield University:
Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Founded in 1942 in Fairfield Connecticut the University has grown from an initial class of 303 undergraduate male students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947 into a coeducational university of more than 5000 undergraduate and graduate students. Along the way the University has awarded over 45000 degrees since 1951 developing and supporting a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.
Additional Information:
The Mathematics Department is an active and collegial group of 24 full-time faculty members. The teaching load for this position is 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester and consists of courses at the undergraduate and graduate (Masters) level. Class sizes are small and there are many opportunities for professional development. The Masters program is an evening program and attracts a wide variety of students - secondary school teachers eventual Ph.D. candidates and people working in industry or business.
The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. 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. More information about our department is here: Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials to :
- a letter of application
- a curriculum vitae
- a teaching statement
- a research statement
- at least three letters of recommendation commenting on the applicants experience and promise as a teacher and scholar with at least one explicitly addressing teaching
In keeping with Fairfield Universitys mission we ask candidates to outline any relevant experience working with diverse student populations or addressing accessibility issues in their teaching statement.
Please also let us know if you will be at the JMM in January 2026.
Employment Type
Full-Time
