Biology - Adjunct Instructor

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 Computing & Engineering; School of Performing Arts; 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, RN, & 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 communities.

Sacred Heart University has earned national recognition for academic excellence, student success, career outcomes, and campus experience. The Princeton Review recognized SHU in its Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2027 Edition, while additional national recognitions highlight the University’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; Division I athletics; and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu View SHU’s Faculty Experts Here Sacred Heart University’s Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for Adjunct Instructors committed to engaging students in the study of life, from molecular and cellular processes to human health, organisms, and ecosystems.

Across the classroom, laboratory, and field, instructors create hands-on learning experiences where students design experiments, analyze evidence, communicate scientific findings, and apply biological principles to meaningful questions. Teaching opportunities span lectures and laboratories for science majors and non-majors in foundational biology, anatomy and physiology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, and coastal and marine science.

The breadth of the curriculum offers opportunities to teach within areas of specialization while supporting programs in Biology , Biomedical Science , Molecular & Cellular Biology , Coastal & Marine Science , and Neuroscience . Potential assignments are reflected in the current Biology course descriptions .

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field required Terminal degree and prior college-level teaching experience preferred Commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive learning environment that reflects the University’s mission and values Application Instructions: Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and relevant examples from courses taught (if applicable).

Upon offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to provide one formal letter of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned degree. Review of applications will be ongoing based on the needs of the department. All application materials must be submitted through Sacred Heart University’s online application portal.

Questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to Dr. Nicole Roy, Department Chair.

Compensation

& Benefits: The salary range for this position is $4,300–$5,400 per 3-credit course. Adjunct Instructors are not eligible to participate in the University’s employee health and welfare benefit programs; however, they are eligible to participate in Sacred Heart University’s 403(b) retirement plan, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan.

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.