Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematics to begin in September 2027. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field with strengths in applied mathematics and potential for interdisciplinary research.

Teaching will span undergraduate and Master’s level coursework. The department emphasizes teaching excellence, pedagogical innovation, and the use of technology in the classroom, with opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics or closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.
• Evidence of research potential and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) level courses.
• Contribute to program development and course design.
• Engage in research and publish findings.
• Mentor students in academic projects and theses.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary research

Applied mathematics

Pedagogical innovation

Education

PhD in Mathematics or closely related field

Job description

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuituniversity with a 200-acre campus located along the scenicshoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprisedof approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate studentspursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts andSciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School ofEngineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and HealthStudies, and School of Education and Human Development. As anexpression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfieldembraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouragingcritical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fosteringethical and religious values.

Job Description

The Mathematics Department, in the Meditz College of Arts andSciences at Fairfield University, invites applications for a tenuretrack position in Mathematics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September 2027, pending final budget approval. We seek a highly qualified candidate with a PhD in Mathematics or closely related field, with research expertise in applied mathematics and a potential for interdisciplinary research. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) level.

Requirements

Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field, with research interests in applied mathematics and a potential for interdisciplinary research. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential, as well as strong evidence of research potential. A commitment to pedagogical innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom is required.

About Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, the University has grown from an initial class of 303 undergraduate male students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947 into a coeducational university of more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Along the way, the University has awarded over 45,000 degrees since 1951, developing and supporting a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.

Additional Information

The Mathematics Department is an active and collegial group of 24 full-time faculty members. The teaching load for this position is 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester and consists of courses at the undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) level. Class sizes are small and there are many opportunities for professional development. The Master’s program is an evening program and attracts a wide variety of students - secondary school teachers, eventual Ph.D. candidates, and people working in industry or business.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$108,827 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined by University policies and budget availability.

Category

Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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