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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
Psychology Department
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Position Type: Tenure Track
Specialization in Cognitive Psychology or Clinical Psychology with a 9-month contract (3/3 teaching load)
Starting Date: Fall 2026 (Review of applications begins immediately)
Position Overview
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, and upper-level classes in your area of expertise (for example, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, or related topics).
- Maintain an active and productive research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students.
- Advise and mentor students pursuing psychology majors and research experiences.
- Contribute to departmental and institutional service.
We especially welcome candidates whose teaching and scholarship foster inclusion and reflect a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Cognitive, Clinical, or a closely related field) by the start of the appointment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and academic community.
- A research program that can be sustained at an undergraduate institution and actively engages students.
- For Clinical Psychology candidates: eligibility for licensure (or license-eligible) in Connecticut is desirable but not required.
- Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Experience with innovative and inclusive pedagogical approaches.
- Proficiency in advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
- Evidence or potential for active contributions to department and institutional service.
Application Instructions:
Interested and well-qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. course evaluation data, observation reports, etc.), and contact information for three letters of reference (who will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview). Only applications submitted via our Career Portal will be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
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