English - Adjunct Instructor

Sacred Heart University’s Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for Adjunct Instructors committed to engaging students through literature, writing, critical inquiry, and meaningful classroom discussion.

The Department of English offers a diverse curriculum in language, literature, culture, and creative expression. Our faculty foster a collaborative learning environment where students strengthen their written and oral communication, critical thinking, and literary analysis while exploring fundamental questions of the humanities and liberal arts.

Adjunct Instructors will primarily support courses within the University’s core curriculum, including First Year Writing Seminar, which develops foundational writing and communication skills for first-year students, and Experiencing Literature (ENG 201), which introduces students to literary expression from around the world through fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama while developing close reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills.

Together, these courses give Adjunct Instructors an opportunity to engage students across disciplines and strengthen the communication, analytical, and interpretive skills that support their academic and professional success.

Requirements:

• MA, MFA, Ph.D., or other appropriate graduate degree in English or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach foundational writing and/or literature courses outside a narrow area of specialization.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive learning environment that reflects the University’s mission and values.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and relevant examples from courses taught (if applicable). Upon offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to provide one formal letter of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned degree.

Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Peter M. Sinclair, Department Chair. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis based on the needs of the department.

Online submissions only, please.