Adjunct Instructors: Catholic Intellectual Tradition, College of Arts & Sciences

About Sacred Heart University:

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.

Job Description:

Sacred Heart University's Department of Catholic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to lead sections of the University's academic signature core-The Human Journey Seminars: Great Books in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Faculty may be assigned to teach CIT 201: Journey to God (focusing more on ancient and medieval texts, most sections in fall) and/or CIT 202: Journey to the World (focusing on 19th and 20th century texts, most sections in spring) based on relative competency and interest. Through seminar pedagogy and by reading great works of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, these seminars engage students in an interdisciplinary understanding of this Tradition as an ongoing 2000-year-old conversation between the great thinkers of the Tradition and the cultures in which they have lived. Candidates must have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in the humanities. Faculty Training for teaching in these seminars will be available with a stipend, and adjunct faculty are included and welcome in the life of the department (meetings, social events, etc.) as they are interested and able.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a Master's degree or Ph.D. in the humanities.

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 and participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion; they will apply that understanding to guide their approach in all aspects of their 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.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• 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.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Application materials must be submitted using the Sacred Heart University online application process. Please include a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the name and contact information for one reference who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications.. Additional information such as official transcripts may be required at a later time. Review of applications will begin immediately. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Daniel Rober roberd@sacredheart.edu

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.