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.
The Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Economics. The department offers a variety of programs and courses with multiple degree options:
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
- Minor in Business Economics
- Minor in Actuarial Science (offered through the Mathematics Department)
- Minor in Financial Analytics
Graduate
- Master of Science in Finance & Investment Management (MSFIM)
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
Doctorate
- Doctor of Business Administration in Finance (DBA)
Requirements:
A minimum of a master's degree in a closely related field is required.
A terminal degree and prior higher education level instruction experience will be preferred.
The successful candidate will actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and relevant examples from taught courses (if applicable). Please provide one letter of recommendation or accurate contact information. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Review of applications will begin immediately for Fall 2026.
Thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart University.