Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Job description

**Job Description:**

The Mathematics Department, in the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University, invites applications for two tenure track positions, one in Mathematics and one in Statistics, at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September 2026, pending final budget approval.

We seek highly qualified candidates with a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field.

One position will have research interests in applied statistics, while the other position will have research interests in one of the following: discrete mathematics with computational applications, financial mathematics or actuarial science.

The position will require teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) level.

**Requirements:**
Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related field.

One position will have research interests in applied statistics; the other position will have research interests in discrete mathematics with computational applications, financial mathematics or actuarial science.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential, as well as strong evidence of research potential.

A commitment to pedagogical innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom is required.

**About Fairfield University:**
Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution 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 more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Along the way, the University has awarded over 45,000 degrees since 1951, developing and supporting a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.

**Additional Information:**
The Mathematics Department is an active and collegial group of 24 full-time faculty members.

The teaching load for this position is 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester and consists of courses at the undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) level.

Class sizes are small and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Master’s program is an evening program and attracts a wide variety of students - secondary school teachers, eventual Ph.D. candidates, and people working in industry or business.

The salary and benefits for the position are competitive.

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.

More information about our department is here: https://www.fairfield.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/mathematics/

**Application Instructions:**
Applicants should submit the following materials to MathJobs.org:

+ a letter of application
+ a curriculum vitae
+ a teaching statement
+ a research statement
+ at least three letters of recommendation commenting on the applicant’s experience and promise as a teacher and scholar, with at least one explicitly addressing teaching

In keeping with Fairfield University’s mission, we ask candidates to outline any relevant experience working with diverse student populations or addressing accessibility issues in their teaching statement.

Please also let us know if you will be at the JMM in January 2026.

Applicants should submit all application materials by December 1, 2025 to MathJobs.org at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27093

**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 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.

**Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the My Experience section where it says to upload a** **_Resume/CV_** **.

You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section.

You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.**

**Faculty Positions** **: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.**

**Staff positions** **: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu**

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