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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. www.sacredheart.edu
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Assistant Teaching Professor – Criminal Justice | Criminology
Sacred Heart University invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the
Department of Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate criminology and criminal justice teaching, particularly in foundational Criminal Justice courses for both majors and non-majors, while possessing a strong appreciation for the mission of the University and its student-centered focus. The ideal candidate would teach our Introduction to Criminal Justice and an upper-level criminology course in their area of interest. The potential for the candidate to also teach the Research Methods course for undergraduate Criminal Justice majors and contribute to teaching foundational introductory courses in Anthropology and/or Sociology would also be welcome.
The successful candidate will contribute their presence to a collegial and collaborative environment, consciously applying our mission and values to create spaces where all may thrive and succeed.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A J.D. degree alone is not sufficient for this position. Prior teaching experience is preferred.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should submit: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) examples of syllabi from courses taught, 5) examples of student evaluations, 6) advanced degree transcript (unofficial is sufficient for the application process), and 7) contact information for three references. Three current letters of recommendation will be required if selected for a screening interview.
Electronic submission of application materials online only. Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Analisa Gagnon at [email protected].
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is 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.
