"International Business, Adjunct"

Job Details

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

International Business: Position Description

The International Business Program at Fairfield University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor in the Dolan School of Business to begin Spring 2026. This is a non-tenure track, part-time position. Candidates must be able to teach in the area of International Business, covering topics related to the global business environment. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of business topics from a global perspective, and will be able to cover introductory content in international trade, finance, institutions, management and marketing. Candidates should show a commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching. Interest and experience in teaching to promote social justice is desirable.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching one to two courses each semester at the undergraduate level. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, face-to-face, hybrid and online.

Qualifications:

Candidates, at minimum, must have an M.S. or M.B.A in business or related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Preference may be given to candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in fields related to International Business. The Dolan School of Business follows the AACSB accreditation guidelines for faculty qualifications.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete files will be reviewed by the search committee. For full consideration, please upload the following materials (i) cover letter that includes teaching experience and any relevant professional experience (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) examples of syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available (iv) contact information for three or more professional references. Please contact Helena Glebocki (hglebocki@fairfield.edu) with questions. Applications can be submitted through this link.

About Fairfield University:

Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. The University’s 200-acre campus includes five College and Professional Schools that enroll approximately 3,500 undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately one-third of the University’s undergraduate students and one-fifth of the University’s graduate students.

The Dolan School of Business, which has just moved to a state-of-the-art building in Fall 2019, is AACSB International accredited and ranked #3 in Northern Region by U.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges 2019.” The International Business program is an interdisciplinary program designed to lead students to an understanding of the important issues and strategies utilized by global organizations operating in a cross-cultural environment, and is committed to the promotion of social justice globally.

Category: Academic - Adjunct Faculty

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

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