Faculty Opportunities

updated May 23, 2012

College of Arts & Sciences

Adjunct Instructor of Spanish

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures seeks qualified applicants with experience in teaching Spanish at the elementary and intermediate college level. A Master's Degree is required. Please send cover letter, cv, evidence of teaching excellence and teaching statement to:

Louise Carcusa

Assistant Professor of Economics, Tenure-track

The Department of Economics invites applications for an approved full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. The department's primary interest is in the area of Macroeconomics; expertise in monetary institutions a plus. The successful candidate will teach upper-level undergraduate courses in economics, and share in the department's commitment to teaching introductory economics courses that satisfy requirements in the University's core curriculum. A Ph.D. in economics completed by August 2012, an active research program, and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching are required.

Review of applications will begin on November 1 with an application deadline of November 18, 2011. To be considered for an interview at the 2012 ASSA meetings, please send your curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, reprints of published work or a writing sample of current research, plus official summaries of teaching evaluations. Only complete files will be reviewed.

Please send all materials as hard copy to:

Chair, Department of Economics
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

Dolan School of Business

No positions currently available.

Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions

Assistant or Associate Professor of Marriage & Family Therapy, Tenure Track

The Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions at Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure-track position (open rank) to begin September 2012.

Responsibilities:

Teaching in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervising Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students
Pursuing research related to Marriage and Family Therapy
Advising and mentoring Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students
Supporting and maintaining the clinical training component of the program including work with the MFT Advisory Board, contributing to the development and expansion of services provided at the Koslow Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Contributing to the program's accreditation including program review, data collection, writing portions of the self study and participating in the planning and implementation of the site visit.
Service to the program, the GSEAP, the wider university and the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy

Required qualifications:

Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy preferred
Clinical and supervisory experience in Marriage and Family Therapy
Approved Supervisor status preferred or eligibility and willingness to obtain the credential
Experience in a COAMFTE accredited program
State license in Marriage and Family Therapy or license eligible
Evidence of commitment and service to diverse populations and social justice
Clear systemic model of therapy and supervision. Structural or Strategic clinical expertise preferred
Demonstrated teaching ability on the graduate level
A clear research agenda and publication record in the field

Review of applicants will begin on May 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, three letters of reference, curriculum vitae, copy of transcript(s) and statements of their research agenda and teaching philosophy to:

Dr. Rona Preli, Department Chair
Marriage and Family Therapy
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Fairfield University
Canisius Hall, Room 121
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

School of Engineering

Electrical Engineering Department Chair

The School of Engineering at Fairfield University is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Department Chair for Electrical Engineering. The beginning date for the position will be September 1, 2012. It is expected that this appointment will be a tenured or tenure-track position at the Associate Professor rank; however, other ranks will be considered. Areas of special interest include biological signals and signal conditioning, smart grids, and Green power systems. Other areas of specialization will be considered. Candidates must have a PhD in electrical engineering with outstanding academic credentials that demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research in their areas of expertise leading to peer-reviewed publications and external funding. Candidates must have excellent communications skills with a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The EE Department offers both BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering with several areas of specialization including micro- and nano-electronics, systems design, signal processing, and power and power electronics.

Applications should include a cover letter, a complete résumé, research and teaching statements and the names and addresses of three references. Copies of key publications may also be included. All applications should be submitted electronically to:

Jack W. Beal, Dean, School of Engineering at eesearch@fairfield.edu.

Applications should be submitted by April 10, 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately after this date and will continue until the position is filled.

School of Nursing

Tenure Track Nursing Faculty Positions

Fairfield University, School of Nursing, invites applications for full-time tenure track faculty positions for the fall, 2012 academic year. The School of Nursing offers Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited baccalaureate and graduate degrees in nursing, with specialization in nurse anesthesia, family nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical nurse leader, and healthcare management. The graduate program began admitting students to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in fall 2010.

Responsibilities:

Scope of responsibility includes teaching, scholarship and service at the undergraduate and graduate level. Applicants should be prepared to teach various day and evening courses.

Qualifications:

A doctorate in nursing or a master's degree in nursing with a doctorate in a related field
Eligibility for Connecticut RN and/or APRN licensure
Demonstrated record of research scholarship

Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. Candidates should send a letter of interest and complete curriculum vitae to:

Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC, Chair
Search Committee
Fairfield University School of Nursing
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Administration

Office of Human Resources