Assistant Professor, English - Community Writing/English Education

Fairfield Department of Health • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The Department of English at Fairfield University’s Meditz College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Community Writing/English Education position, starting Fall 2026, pending final budgetary approval. The primary teaching responsibility will be undergraduate courses for English majors and teacher candidates and in the University’s Magis Core curriculum. This position carries a 3-3 course teaching load and includes the opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and a one-semester, pre-tenure research leave, as well as a sabbatical following every 12 semesters of teaching. Community engagement is an integral part of Fairfield University and reflects the University's Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The Center for Social Impact supports faculty in community-engaged teaching and research through faculty development, grants, and logistical support. Fairfield University is the site of an affiliate of the National Writing Project, providing professional development and work with youth throughout southern Connecticut. Teacher preparation in the English Department benefits from its connections to the Connecticut Writing Project-Fairfield and the School of Education and Human Development.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Writing Studies, English, English Education, or closely related field.
• Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development at the college level.
• Promise of continued research agenda, including research and/or engagement with community-based writing.
• Evidence of engagement with community beyond campus.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience with K-12 education.
• Ability to support teacher candidates.
• Interest in developing ongoing Community-Engaged Learning relationships and curricula.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses for English majors and teacher candidates.
• Develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Engage in community-based writing and research.
• Support, develop, and promote the program in secondary education for English majors.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.

Benefits

• One-semester, pre-tenure research leave.
• Sabbatical following every 12 semesters of teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree