Management - Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

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

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 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 Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Sports Management, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, Financial Technology & Analytics and Business Analytics. The college offers a number of Master’s degree programs, which include our flagship MBA, MS Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance & Investment Management and MS Digital Marketing.

More than 50 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.

The Job Description

The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for a full-time Visiting Faculty position in the Management program. This is a 4-4 teaching appointment designed for a dedicated educator who values direct student engagement and contributes to a vibrant academic community. This is a one-year, non-tenure track appointment.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering high-quality instruction, supporting student development, and contributing to the continued growth and excellence of the Management program.

Minimum requirements include:

• Earned doctorate in Management or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in university-level teaching.
• Relevant professional business experience.
• Evidence of the capacity to contribute to high-quality research in the candidate’s discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience developing courses, revising curriculum, and effectively utilizing online and digital learning platforms.
• Background in academic program growth, including curriculum planning, faculty collaboration, and new course or program design.
• Strong commitment to student-centered education, including mentoring and advising graduate students.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience guiding students through admissions processes, academic planning, and progression toward degree completion.

At Sacred Heart University, we take pride in our student-centered approach, emphasizing critical thinking, real-world applications, active student engagement, and preparing students for successful careers after college. You will be joining a close-knit faculty committed to excellence in education and actively contributing to scholarship in finance.

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 letters of reference*, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any). Application materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart University's online application process. *Final candidates will be asked to provide three written letters of reference and transcript(s) of highest conferred degree.