Fairfield University - Assistant Professor, History

H Net; Fairfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the history of China to begin Fall 2027, pending final budget approval. The successful candidate will teach three classes per semester (two preps) across our undergraduate curriculum.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, and contribute to the university's core curriculum priorities—writing across the curriculum, social justice, and interdisciplinarity; involvement

Qualifications

• PhD in History required by time of appointment.
• Tenure-track position.
• Teaching responsibilities include three classes per semester (two preps).

Responsibilities

• Teach three classes per semester (two preps) across the undergraduate curriculum.
• Contribute to core curriculum priorities of writing across the curriculum, social justice, and interdisciplinarity.
• Participate in Asian Studies and interdisciplinary programs as appropriate.

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Fairfield University - Assistant Professor, History

The Department of History at Fairfield University seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the history of China, period open, to begin fall 2027, pending final budget approval. Teaching responsibilities are three classes per semester (two preps). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at all levels of our undergraduate curriculum including introductory courses, intermediate survey courses, and advanced seminars in one's specialty.

Candidates should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service at the university level. We seek candidates who will contribute to the University's core curriculum priorities of writing across the curriculum, social justice, and interdisciplinarity. The successful candidate should expect to participate in Asian Studies and may contribute to other interdisciplinary programs in the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences.

Fairfield University is a Jesuit Catholic university, consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our five Colleges and Professional Schools enroll approximately 5,300 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students.

Qualifications

PhD in History required by time of appointment.

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

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