Visiting Assistant Professor, Nursing

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

71d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of 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 12 credits each semester (typically 4 classes) for non-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 master's degree in nursing or 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits each semester (typically 4 classes)
• Contribute to the profession
• Advance the scholarship and service missions of the program, the school, and the university
• Participate in on-campus events, meetings, committees, and other student- and service-related activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees