Job Description

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation's largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change--in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu



Sacred Heart University's Department of Catholic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for on-ground adjunct faculty positions to lead sections of the University's academic signature core--The Human Journey Seminars: Great Books in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Faculty may be assigned to teach CIT 201: Journey to God (focusing more on ancient and medieval texts, most sections in fall) and/or CIT 202: Journey to the World (focusing on 19th and 20th century texts, most sections in spring) based on relative competency and interest. Through seminar pedagogy and by reading great works of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, these seminars engage students in an interdisciplinary understanding of this Tradition as an ongoing 2000-year-old conversation between the great thinkers of the Tradition and the cultures in which they have lived.

Candidates must have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in the humanities. Faculty Training for teaching in these seminars will be available with a stipend, and adjunct faculty are included and welcome in the life of the department (meetings, social events, etc.) as they are interested and able.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in the humanities.

The successful candidate will actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.

Application Instructions:

Application materials must be submitted using the Sacred Heart University online application process. Please include a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the name and contact information for one reference who may attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. Additional information such as official transcripts may be required at a later time.

Please note, this is an on-ground position only.

Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Daniel Rober roberd@sacredheart.edu



Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.