Job description
Fairfield, CT
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 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 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 389 Colleges: 2024 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.
www.sacredheart.edu
The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for one visiting assistant faculty position in the undergraduate finance program starting August 2025. A doctorate in finance or a graduate degree with significant and ongoing business experience is required, along with evidence of excellence in teaching and/or teaching potential. The ideal candidate is expected to teach undergraduate financial management and corporate finance courses with a preference given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in these areas.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
- Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in corporate finance.
- Contribute to curricular development activities.
- Participate in department, school, and university-level services, including advising students.
- Incorporate financial modeling using Excel into classes.
- Assist in the creation and delivery of curricular and professional development activities relevant for students pursuing careers in corporate finance.
About the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology
SHU’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is AACSB-accredited and enrolls over 2,000 students. It is housed on SHU’s West Campus, approximately one mile from the main campus. Opened in the Fall 2019, in the former world headquarters of General Electric, the west campus is focused on digital innovation and how it is transforming business in the 21st century. The campus includes state-of-the art labs, equipment, and studios to support research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial computation, machine learning, augmented reality/virtual reality, and e-game design.
The Welch College offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Fintech & Analytics, Management, Sports Management, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, and Business Analytics. The Welch College’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science/Information Technology, Game Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The college offers a number of Master’s degree programs, which include our flagship MBA, MS in Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance and Investment Management, MS HR Management, MS Digital Marketing, and the Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance). Additionally, the SCSE offers Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.
Nearly seventy full-time faculty and eleven staff members bring an impressive range of expertise to the Welch College with terminal degrees and advanced training from leading universities. The Welch College is committed to enhancing its reputation and its engagement with the business community while raising its scholarly profile, and supporting faculty research and development.
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.
How to apply
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Qualified candidates are requested to electronically submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of courses taught (if any), contact information for three referees (final candidates will be required to submit letters), a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any), a statement of current research, and a sample research paper.
Application materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart University’s online application process. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Bridget Lyons.
