Adjunct, Dolan School of Business- Marketing Department

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

The Marketing Department in the Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University invites applications for part-time faculty members to teach Messaging an Persuasion: Effective Business Communication in Fall 2022. This is an undergraduate course that covers topics related to effective communication in all areas of business. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of various business communication strategies, such as how to use the main forms of business messages (e.g., press releases, memos, social media), how to determine the appropriate tone and style for a message, and how to write a persuasive message and proposal, among others.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching one to two sections in Fall 2022. Teaching assignments require teaching face-to-face, either day or evening.

Qualifications:

Candidates, at minimum, must have an M.S. or M.B.A in business or related field from an accredited institution. Preference may be given to candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in fields related to Business Communication. The Dolan School of Business follows the AACSB accreditation guidelines for faculty qualifications.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please upload the curriculum vitae and a cover letter that includes teaching experience and any relevant professional experience.

About Fairfield University

Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a Jesuit, Catholic institution, located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. The University’s 200-acre campus includes five College and Professional Schools that enroll approximately 3,500 undergraduate students and 1,200 graduate students. The Dolan School of Business educates approximately one-third of the University’s undergraduate students and one-fifth of the University’s graduate students.

The Dolan School of Business, which has just moved to a state-of-the-art building in Fall 2019, is AACSB International accredited and ranked #3 in Northern Region by U.S. News & World Report, “Best Colleges 2019.” The Marketing Program was ranked # 1 in Connecticut and #25 in the U.S. by College Factual, “2022 Best Marketing Programs in the U.S.”

Fairfield University, as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes applications from persons of color, women, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities. Fairfield University, as a modern Jesuit Catholic institution, animates our commitment to advancing inclusive excellence through cultivating the most diverse community possible through the four pillars of our Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Mission Statement .

Category:

Academic - Adjunct Faculty

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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

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