Job Description: The Department of History at Fairfield University seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the history of China, period open, to begin fall 2027, pending final budget approval. Teaching responsibilities are three classes per semester (two preps). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at all levels of our undergraduate curriculum including introductory
courses, intermediate survey courses, and advanced seminars in one's specialty. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service at the university level. We seek candidates who will contribute to the University's core curriculum priorities of writing across the curriculum, social justice, and interdisciplinarity. The successful candidate should expect to
participate in Asian Studies and may contribute to other interdisciplinary programs in the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences. Fairfield University is a Jesuit Catholic university, consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our five Colleges and Professional Schools enroll
approximately 5,300 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students. Qualifications: PhD in History required by time of appointment. To apply, please submit a c.v., a letter of application, the names of three references, a statement that explains how you would contribute to the history department curriculum, and a chapter length sample of writing no later than October 1, 2026. Please direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Adair,
Search Committee Chair, at jadair@fairfield.edu . Category: Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track 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
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