Assistant Teaching Professor, Liberal Arts & Catholic Studies

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Catholic university in Connecticut is seeking full-time teaching faculty to lead foundational humanities seminars. Strong candidates will hold a PhD or MFA and demonstrate a commitment to student engagement and teaching within the liberal arts. This role includes a 24-credit teaching load, academic advising, and collaboration across departments to enhance the university's mission of inspiring enduring human questions and creative thought.

Qualifications

• PhD or MFA in hand by August 2026.
• Commitment to teaching in the liberal arts.
• Ability to inspire students and engage with human questions.

Responsibilities

• Teach First-Year Writing and Human Journey Seminars.
• Engage in academic advising and service responsibilities.
• Collaborate across departments for interdisciplinary teaching.

Skills

Teaching pedagogy

Facilitation of student discussions

Interdisciplinary expertise

Education

PhD or MFA

Job description

A prominent Catholic university in Connecticut is seeking full-time teaching faculty to lead foundational humanities seminars. Strong candidates will hold a PhD or MFA and demonstrate a commitment to student engagement and teaching within the liberal arts. This role includes a 24-credit teaching load, academic advising, and collaboration across departments to enhance the university's mission of inspiring enduring human questions and creative thought.