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Biology - Adjunct Instructor

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #122
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
As the second-largest independent 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 nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate 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 nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart 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 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

The Biology Department invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor. Adjunct instructors in the department have taught a variety of on-ground courses from non-major lecture courses to major courses (lectures and/or labs) including Concepts in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Ecology, Genetics, and other areas.  The Biology Department offers majors in Biology, Coastal & Marine Science, Molecular & Cellular Biology, and Neuroscience.

 

Requirements: A minimum of a master's degree in a closely related field is required. A terminal degree and prior higher education level instruction experience will be preferred.

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, will participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole and demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence's Mission and Vision statements.

Applicants should submit C.V., cover letter and the contact information for one personal reference via this online portal. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Nicole Roy, 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. 

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.

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  • Job Family Faculty
  • Job Function Faculty
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Required Education Master’s Degree
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  • 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA