Visiting Assistant Professor, Economics

About the role

The Department of Economics invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for Spring 2027. The successful candidate will have a four-course teaching load for the semester and will primarily teach introductory courses at either the Fairfield and/or Bridgeport campus with the potential to contribute to upper-level field-specific undergraduate courses in economics.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in economics is required by January 1st
• A commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in teaching and using technology in the classroom are required

Review process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to budget approval.

Application Instructions

To be considered for an interview please click “Apply Now” and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcript
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Official summaries of teaching evaluations
• Letsers of recommendation

Please ask your references to send letters of recommendation to Anna-Maria Aksan, Search Committee Chair at aaksan@fairfield.edu.

About Fairfield University

Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is an independent Jesuit Catholic university with an active, collegial, and pluralistic faculty. We are located on the Connecticut coast about an hour from New York City. Salary, benefits, and faculty development resources are highly competitive.

Category

Academic - Faculty Non-Tenure Track

Duties, responsibilities, and activities

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.

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