About this role
Job Description:
The Department of Economics at Fairfield University invites applications for a Professor of the Practice position, beginning Fall 2027 and subject to budget approval. The successful candidate will have a four-course teaching load each 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. Candidate must have either a master’s degree and 5 years work experience in relevant industry, or a PhD in economics. Commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in teaching and using technology in the classroom are required. Service to the department, school of business, university, community, and profession is expected. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to budget approval.
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
Letters of recommendation should be emailed by their writers to [email protected] .
Category:
Academic - 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.
Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits
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