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
Sacred Heart University is seeking a full-time principal faculty to join our team in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program (MPAS). This full-time, non-tenured track position includes teaching and coordination of activities related to the didactic and clinical phases of the program. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the PA profession, and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with the next generation of PAs. The qualified candidate will join the PA program at its Stamford location (Tandet Center) on Stamford Hospital campus.
The program complements graduate programs in Athletic Training, Exercise Science & Nutrition, Healthcare Informatics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, and Speech-Language Pathology. The College also offers undergraduate programs in Exercise Science and Health Science. In addition to academic excellence, the College has a rich tradition of service learning, study-abroad opportunities and faculty practice activities.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include working in collaboration with the program director and program faculty to ensure quality program curriculum and instruction. Duties include teaching, student advisement, and student evaluation. Responsibilities also include participation in program admissions, accreditation process, and ongoing assessment of course content, student evaluation measures and program outcomes to include serving on committees essential to the program’s functioning.
Qualifications: The candidate must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree, current NCCPA certification, and have worked a minimum of two years as a licensed PA (five years preferred). Prior experience teaching in a PA program and familiarity with the ARC-PA accreditation process is desirable and preferred. Candidate must be eligible for licensure in Connecticut. Nurse Practitioners, with current certification and teaching experience are also eligible to apply for this position. The candidate should be comfortable in a highly interactive teaching/learning environment that includes collaborative teaching, significant faculty/student interaction, and strong clinical integration. Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits package that includes paid CME and paid CME time off, and Academic rank that is commensurate with experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and a 403(b) retirement plan.
The successful candidate 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. They will actively promote a culture of inclusion and belonging and participate in developmental activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion that are consistent with "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence's Mission and Vision statements.
Please note that the PA program is located in Stamford, CT.
Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately, with application reviews continuing until the position is filled. If interested in this exciting opportunity to be a principal faculty member at this dynamic and growing university, please apply via this portal and include a cover letter, CV, a written reflection on the University's Mission statement regarding how you will contribute to this mission, and three references with accurate contact information. Only online submissions will be considered.
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.