Assistant Professor of Nursing en Fairfield University

Job Description:

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, consisting of five schools: The John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering and Computing, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and The School of Education and Human Development.  As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, invites applications for a full-time tenure track 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 9 credits each semester (typically 3 classes) for tenure or 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 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 [email protected].

Category:

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.

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.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

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Staff positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to [email protected]