Health Science Assistant Clinical Professor

Job Title:Assistant Clinical/Teaching Professor of Health ScienceDepartment:Department of Health SciencesReports To:Chair Department of Health SciencesAnticipated Start Date:August 2026Contract Length:9-monthsAbout the College of Health Professions:The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Sacred Heart University prepares students for meaningful careers in todays dynamic healthcare environment through inclusive collaborative and experiential learning. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong emphasis on interprofessional education CHP offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the clinical and health sciences. Students gain hands-on experience through advanced simulation clinical placements and global service-learning. Guided by the Universitys mission the College fosters excellence compassion and a commitment to social justice community and the common the Department of Health SciencesThe Department of Health Sciences offers a dynamic and rapidly expanding portfolio of academic programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare. The department provides a collaborative and student-centered learning environment guided by expert faculty and dedicated adjunct instructors. Students engage in rigorous academic and experiential learning through innovative dual-degree pathways mentored research and immersive service opportunities. With its continued growth and commitment to excellence the department equips future health professionals to lead with competence compassion and cultural Summary:The College of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time 9-month non-tenure track Assistant Clinical/Teaching Professor position in the undergraduate Health Science program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the Department of Health Sciences through contribution to the academic and professional development of students engagement in service activities and demonstration of leadership Responsibilities:TeachingDeliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate courses in Health Science ensuring alignment with program goals and learning effective and innovative teaching strategies that enhance student engagement and and advise undergraduate Health Science students providing academic support and guidance throughout their educational with colleagues to continuously review and revise the Health Science curriculum by redesigning and developing courses that align with current trends and advancements in the in the development and preparation of outcomes assessment as in service to the department college university and discipline through committee work faculty governance and other service-related in student recruitment retention and engagement and participate in community engagement and outreach activities that promote Health Science engage in professional service relevant to the applicants discipline or allied health visionary leadership in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance the Health Science Qualifications:Masters degree in an allied health discipline including Health Science Public Health or a related allied health field from an accredited institution if hold or be eligible for certification and/or licensure in the professional discipline and in good standing if engagement in professional service relevant to the applicants discipline or allied health field.A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the collegiate level in health science or a related allied health field or leadership experience such as chairing committees leading academic initiatives or coordinating community or professional commitment to teaching excellence and student communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people of varying backgroundsCommitment to collegialityand collaboration within the academic Qualifications:Earned doctoral degree (e.g. Ph.D. Ed.D.)Experience in online or hybrid teaching in interdisciplinary in mentoring and advising undergraduate in formal academic leadership roles (e.g. internship/clinical coordinator program director or similar positions) involving responsibilities such as program administration curricular oversight accreditation student support and/or faculty Environment and Physical Requirements:This position requires on-campus presence with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. The work may involve standing for extended periods use of standard classroom technologies and engaging with Instructions:All applications must be submitted through the Universitys online application portal; materials submitted via email or other means will not be accepted or considered. Only complete applications will be applicants please submit the following materials via this online portal:Cover letter addressing the applicants specific qualifications for this positionCurriculum vitae/resuméWritten statement (maximum of two pages) that describes the applicants teaching philosophy and approach specifically addressing how their teaching practices support the Universitys information for three professional referencesReferences will only be contacted if the candidate is invited for an on-campus interview. Letters of recommendation will also be requested from finalistsFor questions about the position please contact Stephanie Clines PhD LAT ATC Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for the College of Health Professions at of applications will begin on December 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled.