"Visiting Assistant Professor, Nursing"

Job Description

Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing faculty position beginning in September 2026, pending final budgetary approval. The Egan School seeks to inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments who improve health outcomes for all, inclusive of underserved or vulnerable populations. Additional information on the Nursing program can be found here.

We are particularly interested in educators with expertise in population health, critical care, pediatrics, med-surg, leadership, and evidence-based practice. The teaching load is 12 credits each semester (typically 4 classes) for non-tenure track faculty. In addition to teaching, faculty are also expected to contribute to the profession and advance the scholarship and service missions of the program, the school, and the university. Faculty members are expected to participate in on-campus events, meetings, committees, and other student- and service-related activities.

Requirements

Hold a master’s degree in nursing or doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited education program. Applicants with a doctoral degree will be given preference to those who also hold a master’s degree in nursing. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Contribute to the enhancement of the nursing curriculum through applied professional practice. Exhibit innovation in curriculum development and a strong commitment to advancing competency-based education. Demonstrate a commitment to promoting justice, equity, inclusion, and belonging that is consistent with the Jesuit mission at Fairfield University.

Additional Information

The salary and the 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.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin November and remain open until filled.

For full consideration, please click "Apply Now" and upload the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of application
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three references (note: references will only be contacted for finalists)

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Linda Roney, Chair of the Search Committee at lroney@fairfield.edu.

Category: Academic - Faculty Non-Tenure Track