Psychology - Adjunct Instructor (Ongoing)

Sacred Heart; Fairfield, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Psychology to teach undergraduate courses across all disciplines. Courses may be delivered in-person, asynchronously online, or hybridized (1x/week in-person and the other content online). Preference will be given to instructors who can teach in-person or hybrid classes.

Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. preferred, with ABD candidates and those with a master's degree considered.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate psychology courses.
• Ability to develop and modify course curricula.
• Experience with in-person, online, or hybrid delivery modes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate psychology courses.
• Deliver instruction in-person, online, or hybrid formats as needed.
• Participate in department activities and student mentoring.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Curriculum development

Hybrid/online teaching

Education

Ph.D. preferred

ABD considered

Master's degree considered

Job description

Psychology - Adjunct Instructor (Ongoing)

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

As the second-largest 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 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. 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, a Laudato Si’ campus, 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 itsBest 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, andBest 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

Sacred Heart University's Department of Psychology invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor to teach a range of undergraduate psychology courses , across all disciplines.These courses can be taught in-person, asynchronously online or hybridized (1x/week in-person and the other content is delivered online). Preference will be given to instructors that can teach in-person or hybridized classes.

In your letter of interest,please specify the following:

• Which courses you would be interested in teaching
• If you prefer to teach online, in-person or hybridized classes
• Your available times to teach the course if in-person or hybridized

The Psychology Department at Sacred Heart University provides students with a foundation in the scientific study of human behavior. The department is the largest undergraduate program at the university and aims to advance the understanding and application of psychological science through its broad-ranging curriculum, which includes a variety of immersive and hands-on educational experiences, especially faculty-student research collaborations, service-learning opportunities, internships, and study abroad courses.

Requirements

A Ph.D. is preferred, although ABD candidates and those with a master's degree will be considered.

Employees are expected to actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.

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.