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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The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is seeking applicants whose primary responsibilities will be to act as an adjunct clinical instructor with our First Professional Degree Program and Second Degree Accelerated BSN program.
Weekday/Weekends available.
We are seeking individuals with the following qualifications:
Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to a College environment based upon mutual respect and collegiality and will value the University's Catholic identity, tradition and spirit, and will support the University's commitment to community service, strategic planning, and the intellectual and ethical development of all students.
The Davis and Henley College of Nursing's baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.)
The Davis & Henley College of Nursing offers a BSN, RN to BSN completion, Accelerated BSN, RN to MSN and MSN with tracks for administration, nursing education, family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse leader, and DNP. The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is now located in the new Center for Health Education facility, featuring a state-of-the-art nursing simulation and clinical skills labs. Click here for more information about the Davis & Henley College of Nursing.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter specifically relating the CV to the requirements of the position, and provide one letter of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon formal offer of employment.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only online submissions will be considered.
Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Heather Ferrillo, Director of the First Professional and Accelerated Degree Program Sacred Heart University. 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825; ferrilloh@sacredheart.edu
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.
