Assistant Professor, Business Ethics

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The Department of Management along with the Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Business Ethics , starting Fall 2026 (pending final budgetary approval) . Candidates must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in management, business ethics, philosophy, or a closely related field by the start date. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to publish high-quality, relevant research in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will have a specialization in business ethics, with preferred competencies in related areas of applied ethics, law, or management. Preference will be given to candidates who satisfy the AACSB criteria for “Scholarly Academic.” The primary teaching responsibility will be the undergraduate course “Business Ethics,” which investigates ethical problems in business practice. In addition, the successful candidate may teach other undergraduate or graduate courses as needed by the department. Excellence in teaching, a commitment to innovation, and demonstrated effectiveness in using technology in the classroom are expected. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, Fairfield and/or Bellarmine campuses, and may be delivered face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Industry experience in business ethics, compliance, management, or related fields is highly desirable to ensure practical relevance in the classroom. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin November 10, 2025. To receive full consideration, all application materials must be submitted online by October 31, 2025. Only complete applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed by the search committee. Please click “Apply Now” and upload the following documents: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement Teaching philosophy Writing sample Three letters of recommendation from qualified reviewers sent to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Prof. Gregg D. Caruso, Chair of the Search Committee, at: [email protected] . About Fairfield University: Fairfield University, founded in 1942 , is a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, Connecticut—just one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. The University’s 200-acre campus is home to five colleges and professional schools, enrolling approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in management, business ethics, philosophy, or a closely related field by the start date.
• We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to publish high-quality, relevant research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellence in teaching, a commitment to innovation, and demonstrated effectiveness in using technology in the classroom are expected.

Nice To Haves

• The successful candidate will have a specialization in business ethics, with preferred competencies in related areas of applied ethics, law, or management.
• Preference will be given to candidates who satisfy the AACSB criteria for “Scholarly Academic.”
• Industry experience in business ethics, compliance, management, or related fields is highly desirable to ensure practical relevance in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• The primary teaching responsibility will be the undergraduate course “Business Ethics,” which investigates ethical problems in business practice.
• In addition, the successful candidate may teach other undergraduate or graduate courses as needed by the department.
• Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, Fairfield and/or Bellarmine campuses, and may be delivered face-to-face, hybrid, or online.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees