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 Computing & Engineering; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & 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 communities. Sacred Heart University has earned national recognition for academic excellence, student success, career outcomes, and campus experience. The Princeton Review recognized SHU in its Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2027 Edition, while additional national recognitions highlight the University’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; Division I athletics; and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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Sacred Heart University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach introductory undergraduate courses and labs in various areas of chemistry: General Chemistry lab, Organic Chemistry lab, Chemistry for nurses lectures and labs. Graduate-level adjuncts are also needed to teach courses in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography and Spectroscopy.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry and prior teaching experience. Graduate-level instructors must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and practical experience within this field.
The successful candidate will actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
Applicants should submit C.V., cover letter and contact information for one personal reference via this online portal. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Joseph Audie, Department Chair.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and qualified candidates will be considered until our needs are met. Online submissions only, please
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $4,300–$5,400 per 3-credit course.
Adjunct Instructors are not eligible to participate in the University’s employee health and welfare benefit programs; however, they are eligible to participate in Sacred Heart University’s 403(b) retirement plan, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan.
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.
