United States onlyAbout Sacred Heart University As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among 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. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering 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 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 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.
Job Description:
The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is currently searching for a faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor for a 12-month appointment. This position will have primary teaching responsibilities in the online FNP program including the PM certificate programs. The candidate should be active in clinical practice. Faculty are responsible for advising students each semester. This is a remote position but does require travel to campus at least twice a year and as requested by the department chair. 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 successful candidate will also actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- RN license and APRN license
- FNP national board certification required, and PMHNP preferred
- An earned doctorate in nursing
- Previous online graduate teaching experience
- FNP experience (minimum 2 years)
- Current FNP practice
- Evidence of scholarship
- Leadership experience in curriculum development and program administration preferred.
- Experience in leading an academic team and meeting accreditation and academic nurse practitioner standards required.
Applicants must submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter specifically relating the CV to the requirements of the position and provide contact information or three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and be accepted until the position is filled. Only online submissions will be considered.
The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is accredited by the CCNE and offers a traditional BSN, second degree accelerated BSN, RN to BSN completion, 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 located in the Center for Health Education facility, featuring a state-of-the-art nursing simulation and clinical skills labs.
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.
