Visiting Assistant Professor, Physics

Fairfield, CT

Full time

JR0003629

Job Description:

The Department of Physics at Fairfield University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2027 (pending final budget approval). This is a non-tenure-track position. This position normally covers physics courses for non-science major and algebra-/calculus-based General Physics lab courses.

About Fairfield University:

Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit and Catholic university that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, the University has grown from an initial class of 303 undergraduate male students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947 into a coeducational university of approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Along the way, the University has awarded more than 45,000 degrees since 1951 and has developed a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.

Requirements:

Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D., or should expect to receive their PhD by August 2027, in physics or an allied field. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and will preferably have some experience teaching physics at the undergraduate level. Additionally, we require the candidate to have strong communication skills and some experience using classroom/laboratory technology.

Additional Information:

The department comprises seven full-time faculty representing a range of specialties and is housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. Fairfield is a Primarily Undergraduate Institution, and our department offers a Bachelor of Science in Physics, preparing students for graduate school, and careers in health studies, education, and other STEM fields, to name a few. There is a vibrant culture of undergraduate student-faculty research and a growing institutional emphasis on STEM. The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. The Department is supported by two full-time staff, one of whom works closely with faculty teaching the General Physics I and II laboratories.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials by close of business on February 15, 2027:

• a curriculum vitae

• cover letter

• statement of teaching philosophy and interests

• a list of three refences, including their contact information

Please ask your references to send letters of recommendation directly to the following email address: [email protected] by close of business on February 15, 2027.

Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$108,827 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined by University policies and budget availability.

Category:

Academic - Faculty Non-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 to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits (https://www.fairfield.edu/about/offices-and-departments/human-resources/benefits/)

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Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. With campuses located in Fairfield, CT Bridgeport, CT, and Austin, TX, we strive to create a workforce that is rich in skill, knowledge, and pride in our work. Members of the Fairfield University community exhibit mutual respect, compassion, and inclusivity, aspiring to be a welcoming environment representative of an ever-changing and diverse global populace. As our University rises in national prominence, we are committed to fostering a healthy workplace and lifestyle for our employees. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.