Sport Management - Adjunct Instructor

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT invites applications for Adjunct Instructors in the Department of Sport Management, Welch College of Business & Technology. The appointment is ongoing and aimed at supporting undergraduate program offerings and related Sport Management studies.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in a closely related field and bring current or recent higher education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a closely related field is required.
• Current/recent work experience and/or prior higher education-level instruction experience will be preferred.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Job Description

Posted Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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

Adjunct Instructors: Department of Sport Management, Welch College of Business & Technology (Ongoing)

• Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (SM)
• Minor in Sport Management (SM)
• Minor in Esports (ESP)

Requirements:

A minimum of a master's degree in a closely related field is required. Current/recent work experience and/or prior higher educationlevel instructionexperience will be preferred.

Our review of applications will be ongoing based on the needs of the department.

Thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart University.

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.

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA