"Assistant Professor, English - Community Writing/English Education"

Job Description

The Department of English at Fairfield University’s Meditz College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Community Writing/English Education position, starting Fall 2026, pending final budgetary approval.

The primary teaching responsibility will be undergraduate courses for English majors and teacher candidates and in the University’s Magis Core curriculum. This position carries a 3-3 course teaching load and includes the opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and a one-semester, pre-tenure research leave, as well as a sabbatical following every 12 semesters of teaching.

Community engagement is an integral part of Fairfield University and reflects the University's Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The Center for Social Impact supports faculty in community-engaged teaching and research through faculty development, grants, and logistical support. Fairfield University is the site of an affiliate of the National Writing Project, providing professional development and work with youth throughout southern Connecticut. Teacher preparation in the English Department benefits from its connections to the Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield and the School of Education and Human Development.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Writing Studies, English, English Education, or closely related field
• Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development at the college level
• Promise of continued research agenda, including research and/or engagement with community-based writing.
• Evidence of engagement with community beyond campus.
• Ability to support, develop, and promote the program in secondary education for English majors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience with K-12 education
• Ability to support teacher candidates.
• Interest in developing ongoing Community-Engaged Learning relationships and curricula.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the search committee. For full consideration, please click “Apply Now” and submit the following materials through the online application portal.

• Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and research
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation and research sample may be requested at a later date.

For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Prof. Sonya Huber, at shuber@fairfield.edu. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Category

Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track