Assistant Professor, English - Professional Writing

Fairfield University • 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 Professional Writing, starting Fall 2026, pending final budgetary approval. We are seeking a faculty member to develop courses in, teach in, and eventually lead the Professional Writing program within the English Department, as well as teach in the University's nationally-recognized Core Writing program. The standard course load for a tenure-track faculty member assigned to undergraduate teaching is 3-3, on a semester schedule. We welcome candidates with subspecializations in all areas of Rhetoric and Writing Studies, and we encourage candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to social justice, equity, and inclusion efforts that align with the Jesuit's centuries old mission, at Fairfield University, in communities, and in their disciplines, that align with our University's embrace of the Jesuits' centuries old mission in these areas. Fairfield University offers engagement opportunities in all high-impact areas of practice, including interdisciplinary collaborations, community and workplace engagement, undergraduate research, international partnerships, and writing-intensive teaching. Possible collaborations exist with the Charles S. Dolan School of Business, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the School of Engineering, School of Education and Human Development, as well as with programs within the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Requirements

• Ph.D. with an emphasis in professional writing, technical writing, rhetoric or closely-related area
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college level
• Evidence of an active research program in the candidate's area of specialization

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of program and/or curriculum development at the college level
• Evidence of engagement with communities beyond campus
• Evidence of engagement with UX (User Experience) and/or design thinking and analytics

Responsibilities

• Develop courses in Professional Writing
• Teach in the Professional Writing program
• Lead the Professional Writing program
• Teach in the University's Core Writing program
• Engage in research and service aligned with social justice, equity, and inclusion

What This Job Offers

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