Adjunct Professor: Literary Studies

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield University invites applications for an adjunct professor to teach one or two summer sections of English 1010: Introduction to Literature and Cultural Studies at the Fairfield-Bellarmine campus. The sessions run Monday through Thursday from July 6 to August 7. Candidates must hold an M.A.

or Ph.D. in English or a related field. This position contributes to a successful academic program focused on liberal education access.

Qualifications

• Must hold an M.A. or Ph.D. in English or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two summer sections of English 1010: Introduction to Literature and Cultural Studies.
• Courses run Monday through Thursday, July 6–August 7.

Education

Master of Arts or Ph.D. in English or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Department of English at Fairfield University invites applications for an adjunct professor to teach a one or two summer sections of English 1010: Introduction to Literature and Cultural Studies at the Fairfield-Bellarmine campus. Course sections run Monday through Thursday, July 6-August 7. Candidates must hold an M.A. or Ph.D. in English or related field.

This position comes with the opportunity to help contribute to a highly successful academic program that is at the forefront of improving access to liberal education. Located at the Bridgeport, CT campus, Fairfield-Bellarmine seeks to expand liberal arts education in an area currently underserved by higher education opportunities. The program offers small class sizes and individualized advising. The curriculum includes core classes in the liberal arts which are foundational to Jesuit higher education, as well as majors in professional fields of engineering, health studies, business, and liberal arts. Students who graduate from this program will matriculate into four-year degree programs at Fairfield or elsewhere, or enter directly into the professions. Students also have access to support services including career advising, counseling, food service, technology support, and campus ministry.

Category: Academic - Adjunct Faculty

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

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.