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.

The Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach graduate courses in Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program). Examples of courses are counseling skills, assessment, research, career, human development, and clinical supervision of practicum and internship. Courses are primarily taught in an 8-week, online asynchronous format with some in-person residencies.

Requirements:

· A terminal degree in Counselor Education is required.

· An appropriate Counseling License is required to provide clinical supervision.

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.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online and include curriculum vitae and a letter of application. Official transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required from final candidates. Please provide accurate reference contact information with your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until filled.

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.