Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
Company websitefairfield.edu (Fairfield University, opens in new tab)
Base salary $104,514 to $108,827
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fairfield, CT
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- LocationFairfield, CT
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
About Fairfield University:
Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit Catholic university with campuses in Fairfield, CT, Bridgeport, CT, and Austin, TX. The University consists of five 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 The 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:
Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Nursing faculty position for our Fairfield, CT campus. The Egan School seeks to inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments who improve health outcomes for all, inclusive of underserved or vulnerable populations. Additional information on the Nursing program can be found here.
We are particularly interested in educators with expertise in foundational undergraduate nursing courses. The teaching load is 12 credits each semester (typically 4 classes) for non-tenure track faculty. In addition to teaching, faculty are also expected to contribute to the profession and advance the scholarship and service missions of the program, the school, and the university. Faculty members are expected to participate in on-campus events, meetings, committees, and other student- and service-related activities.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in nursing required; doctoral degree in nursing, or enrolled in a doctoral program, preferred. Candidates must hold an active unencumbered nursing license in Connecticut. Academic or nursing leadership experience commensurate with the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes is expected, as is documented education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development and competency-based assessment, as demonstrated through graduate course work, faculty-development programs, or completion or a certificate program in nursing education. Candidates must be innovative in curricular development and be prepared to incorporate simulation pedagogy into courses.
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, please click "Apply Now" and upload the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of application
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information for three references (note: references will only be contacted for finalists)
Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$108,827 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined by University guidelines and budget availability.
Category:
Academic - Faculty Non-Tenure TrackPerforms 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
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 [email protected]
Source: Fairfield University on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($104,514) is above 5% of the 3,993 Healthcare Clinical roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $124,308 to $260,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing (this listing) | $104,514 - $108,827 |
| Assistant Professor of Film, Television and Media Arts | $104,514 - $108,276 |
| Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering | $104,514 - $118,000 |
| Assistant Professor of English, Literatures of the African Diaspora | $104,514 - $108,276 |
| Assistant Professor, History | $104,514 - $108,276 |
| Assistant Professor, Accounting | $104,514 - $167,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Politics/International Studies | $104,514 - $108,276 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Fairfield, CT
Anticipated hiring range: $104,514–$108,827 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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