Assistant Professor of Business Communication

The Department of Marketing at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business Communication position, starting Fall 2026. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in a closely related field by the start date. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to publish high-quality, relevant research in peer-reviewed journals.

The primary teaching responsibility will be the undergraduate course “Messaging and Persuasion: Effective Business Communication,” which focuses on developing professional writing, speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive messaging skills. In addition, the successful candidate may teach other undergraduate or graduate Marketing courses as needed by the department.

Excellence in teaching, a commitment to innovation, and demonstrated effectiveness in using technology in the classroom are expected. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, Fairfield and/or Bellarmine campuses, and may be delivered face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Industry experience in business communication or related fields is highly desirable to ensure practical relevance in the classroom.

Note: This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Review of applications will begin immediately. To receive full consideration, all application materials must be submitted online by August 15, 2025. Only complete applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed by the search committee. Please click “https://ffd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EmploymentOpportunities/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Marketing—Business-Communications_JR0002294” and upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement and research sample
• Teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations
• Three letters of recommendation from qualified reviewers.

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Dr. Michael Sciandra, Chair of the Search Committee, at msciandra@fairfield.edu.

Note: If you have more than 5 documents, please combine them into 5 or less documents.

ABOUT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, Connecticut—just one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. The University’s 200-acre campus is home to five colleges and professional schools, enrolling approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students.

The Dolan School of Business is AACSB International accredited and consistently recognized for excellence. Fairfield’s Marketing Program is ranked #16 in “Best Undergraduate Business Programs in Marketing” and #14 in “Best Graduate Schools for Marketing” by U.S. News & World Report. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut and #13 nationally for Undergraduate Marketing by College Factual.