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.
Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering
The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCE), at Sacred Heart University, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Computing (Non-Tenure Track). The successful candidate will be a dynamic and innovative educator committed to excellence in teaching, student advising and mentoring. The position emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and active engagement with students, while contributing to curriculum development and continuous program improvement aligned with ABET accreditation standards. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.
SCE offers two graduate programs (MS Computer Science and Information Technology and MS Cybersecurity), seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science programs—Computer Science, Information Technology, Game Design & Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—and several graduate certificate programs. All existing computing and engineering programs are ABET accredited. MS in Cybersecurity is designated by the NSA/DHS as Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense. A new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering will enroll its first cohort in Fall 2026, further expanding the school’s engineering offerings.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Support undergraduate and graduate computing programs by delivering computing courses.
- Contribute to innovative curricular development activities.
- Maintain a regular teaching load of 24 credits per academic year, consistent with expectations for non-tenure track faculty.
- Participate in school and university-level services, including advising students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to teach cybersecurity courses.
- Prior teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with active or project-based learning approaches.
- Professional or industry experience relevant to computer science and/or cybersecurity.
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 contact information of three references. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Application materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart University's online application process. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Sajal Bhatia ([email protected])
Review of applications will begin immediately.