Catholic Studies - Assistant Teaching Professor

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of 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. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; 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, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The 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 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 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.
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The College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Catholic Studies invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track (Assistant Teaching Professor) faculty position in Catholic Studies beginning Fall 2025. This position is open-discipline within the humanities and social sciences – this might include candidates with degrees in English/Languages, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Theology.

Candidate must be able to teach the University’s signature Human Journey Seminars: Great Books in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Teaching (4/4 load) will consist of Human Journey Seminars I and II (CIT 201 and 202), with upper-level Catholic Studies courses available based on department needs. The department is particularly interested in candidates with experience engaging global Catholicism. Service will include assisting with programming put on by the department and Center for Catholic Studies.

Requirements:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a humanities or social science discipline and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Teaching and scholarly background intersecting with Catholic thought is required; experience with seminar pedagogy is highly desirable.

Application Instructions:
Interested and well-qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. course evaluation data, observation reports, etc.), and contact information for three letters of reference (who will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview). Only applications submitted via our Career Portal will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately; deadline will be May 5, 2025.

Questions may be directed to Daniel Rober, roberd@sacredheart.edu, chair of the search committee.


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.