About Sacred Heart University
As the second-largest 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 more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral 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, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This 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 390 Colleges: 2025 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. www.sacredheart.edu
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School of Communication, Media & the Arts
Assistant Teaching Professor
Fall 2025
Position Overview
Sacred Heart University is seeking a versatile, collaborative and student-focused educator with teaching and professional experience in broadcast studio and multimedia journalism and a strong foundation in public relations, strategic communication, and sport communication. This position will include teaching assignments at the graduate level in journalism and media production in addition to possible teaching assignments in strategic communication, public relations and sport communication. The successful candidate may also teach undergraduate courses in relevant areas when appropriate.

• Teach graduate courses in multimedia journalism (studio and field production), public relations and strategic communication, and sport communication.
• Contribute to the growth of Press Forward/Community Journalism initiatives, including partnerships with media organizations and communication firms.
• Develop engaging, hands-on curricula that incorporate industry-standard tools and practices.
• Guide students in creating high-quality journalism and communication campaigns, integrating storytelling, media production, and communication strategy.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen the communication and media programs and expand, update or revise course offerings.
• Serve as a mentor for students and advise on capstone projects, internships, and professional opportunities.
• Participate in university service, open houses, and other campus recruitment events