Assistant Professor, Business Ethics
Assistant Professor, Business Ethics
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Job Description:
The Department of Management along with the Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics at Fairfield Universitys Dolan School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business Ethics starting Fall 2026 (pending final budgetary approval). Candidates must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in management business ethics philosophy or a closely related field by the start date. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to publish high-quality relevant research in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will have a specialization in business ethics with preferred competencies in related areas of applied ethics law or management. Preference will be given to candidates who satisfy the AACSB criteria for Scholarly Academic.
The primary teaching responsibility will be the undergraduate course Business Ethics which investigates ethical problems in business addition the successful candidate may teach other undergraduate or graduate courses as needed by the department.
Excellence in teaching a commitment to innovation and demonstrated effectiveness in using technology in the classroom are expected. Teaching assignments may include day evening weekend Fairfield and/or Bellarmine campuses and may be delivered face-to-face hybrid or online. Industry experience in business ethics compliance management or related fields is highly desirable to ensure practical relevance in the classroom.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin November 10 2025. To receive full consideration all application materials must be submitted online by October 31 2025. Only complete applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed by the search committee. Please click Apply Now and upload the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching philosophy
- Writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation from qualified reviewers
If you have any questions about the position or the application process please contact Prof. Gregg D. Caruso Chair of the Search Committee at: .
About Fairfield University: Fairfield University founded in 1942 is a Catholic Jesuit institution located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield Connecticutjust one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. The Universitys 200-acre campus is home to five colleges and professional schools enrolling approximately 5000 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students.
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Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure TrackPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
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Employment Type
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