Fairfield University
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
Overview
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology at Fairfield University. The Sociology and Anthropology Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor to join the faculty beginning Fall 2026, pending final budget approval. For full consideration please submit all relevant materials by October 15, 2025. Responsibilities
Teach courses such as Social and Political Data Analysis, Sociology of Sexuality, and Feminism, Gender and Everyday Life, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Contribute to Fairfield’s Magis Core Curriculum with research and teaching in the Sociology of Gender/Sexualities and quantitative methods. Engage in research, scholarship, and service within the department and university. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by September 1, 2026. Demonstrated research and teaching strengths in the Sociology of Gender/Sexualities and quantitative methods. About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a comprehensive, co-educational, Jesuit Catholic university with a 200-acre campus in Fairfield, CT. The department consists of nine full-time faculty members and two professors of the practice, representing a range of specialties in Sociology, Anthropology, and related programs. The university emphasizes community-engaged learning and research and collaborates with the Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab on social science research, data analysis, and visualization. Fairfield University offers programs across five schools and supports the Magis Core Curriculum and interdisciplinary initiatives. Application Materials
Cover letter Curriculum vitae Unofficial graduate transcripts Names and contact information of three reviewers Sample syllabi of courses taught (if available) Teaching evaluations (if available) Candidates on the Shortlist
Example(s) of representative scholarship Three letters of recommendation Personal statement covering research plan Additional Notes
Category: Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track Performs duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor and department/University needs Equal Opportunity
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology at Fairfield University. The Sociology and Anthropology Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor to join the faculty beginning Fall 2026, pending final budget approval. For full consideration please submit all relevant materials by October 15, 2025. Responsibilities
Teach courses such as Social and Political Data Analysis, Sociology of Sexuality, and Feminism, Gender and Everyday Life, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Contribute to Fairfield’s Magis Core Curriculum with research and teaching in the Sociology of Gender/Sexualities and quantitative methods. Engage in research, scholarship, and service within the department and university. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by September 1, 2026. Demonstrated research and teaching strengths in the Sociology of Gender/Sexualities and quantitative methods. About Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a comprehensive, co-educational, Jesuit Catholic university with a 200-acre campus in Fairfield, CT. The department consists of nine full-time faculty members and two professors of the practice, representing a range of specialties in Sociology, Anthropology, and related programs. The university emphasizes community-engaged learning and research and collaborates with the Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab on social science research, data analysis, and visualization. Fairfield University offers programs across five schools and supports the Magis Core Curriculum and interdisciplinary initiatives. Application Materials
Cover letter Curriculum vitae Unofficial graduate transcripts Names and contact information of three reviewers Sample syllabi of courses taught (if available) Teaching evaluations (if available) Candidates on the Shortlist
Example(s) of representative scholarship Three letters of recommendation Personal statement covering research plan Additional Notes
Category: Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track Performs duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor and department/University needs Equal Opportunity
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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