Sacred Heart University·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The adjunct clinical instructor will facilitate clinical learning for students in the First Professional Degree and Second Degree Accelerated BSN programs. Responsibilities include providing clinical instruction across various nursing specialties and contributing to a collegial academic environment.
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 nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr.
Susan L.
Davis, R.N., & Richard J.
Henley College of Nursing; and St.
Vincent’s College.
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 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition.
Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is seeking applicants whose primary responsibilities will be to act as an adjunct clinical instructor with our First Professional Degree Program and Second Degree Accelerated BSN program.
Weekday/Weekends available.
We are seeking individuals with the following qualifications: Master's degree or higher in nursing required. Previous experience in nursing higher education preferred. Current clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Medical-Surgical / Adult Nursing Obstetrical Nursing Pediatrics Mental Health Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to a College environment based upon mutual respect and collegiality and will value the University's Catholic identity, tradition and spirit, and will support the University's commitment to community service, strategic planning, and the intellectual and ethical development of all students.
The Davis and Henley College of Nursing's baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.) The Davis & Henley College of Nursing offers a BSN, RN to BSN completion, Accelerated BSN, RN to MSN and MSN with tracks for administration, nursing education, family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse leader, and DNP. The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is now located in the new Center for Health Education facility, featuring a state-of-the-art nursing simulation and clinical skills labs. Click here for more information about the Davis & Henley College of Nursing. Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter specifically relating the CV to the requirements of the position, and provide one letter of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon formal offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only online submissions will be considered. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Heather Ferrillo, Director of the First Professional and Accelerated Degree Program Sacred Heart University. 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825; ferrilloh@sacredheart.edu 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.
Market context
In Connecticut, undergraduate nursing adjunct clinical instructor roles are often competitive because schools look for a master’s degree or higher, current clinical expertise in a specialty area, and prior experience in nursing higher education. Demand is shaped by the need to support clinical training across Medical-Surgical, Obstetrical, Pediatrics, and Mental Health settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to the specialty you can teach most confidently.