Job Description:

Please Read: Applicants should submit all application materials by April 15 2026 to at:

Description

The Mathematics Department in the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Mathematics at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin in September 2026 pending final budget approval. We seek highly qualified candidates with a PhD or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics or closely related field. The teaching load for this position is 4 courses (12 credits) per semester.

Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level is essential. 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 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester and consists of courses at the undergraduate level. Class sizes are small and there are many opportunities for professional development.

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 directly to by April 15 2026:

• a letter of application

• a curriculum vitae

• a thoughtful teaching statement

• at least two letters of recommendation commenting on the applicants experience and promise as a teacher

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.

Applicants should submit all application materials by April 15 2026 to at:

- 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.

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