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5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #391
Friday, October 18, 2024
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of 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 nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools : College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; 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, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing.
Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The 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 389 Colleges : 2024 Edition, and Best Business Schools : 2024 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.
Communication Studies - Assistant Professor
Sacred Heart University is seeking a dynamic instructor and experienced professional to join our Sport Communication and Media programs as an assistant teaching professor or assistant professor of practice . This position involves teaching and service in sports communication and media at both undergraduate and master's levels. The successful candidate will bring a rich background in sports communication and media, and a proven track record of excellence in teaching. An interest in program development and administration is also a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in sports media and sports communication.
- Supervise and mentor students in both theoretical and practical aspects of sports communication and media.
- Oversee student projects, productions and publications related to sports communication and media.
- Participate in departmental and university service activities, including committee work and community engagement.
Qualifications
Application Requirements
Final candidates will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation.
Official Transcripts will be required upon formal offer of employment.
Review of applications will begin immediately with priority given to qualified applications received by December 13, 2024.
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.
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