Finance (Business Analytics) - Adjunct Instructor

Job description

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. ______________________________________________________ The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Business Analytics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to regular weekday sessions for undergraduate classes, the graduate classes are offered on Saturday mornings or afternoons in the hybrid format as well as fully online. Minimum Qualifications: Instructors can qualify to teach Business Analytics at Sacred Heart through one of the following paths. 1. A Bachelors Degree with 15+ years relevant experience 2. A Master's Degree with 7+ years relevant professional experience 3. A recent PhD (last 5 years) 4. A PhD with recent publications All instructors must be eligible to work in the United States. Courses are taught using a variety of software tools and programing languages. Candidates with experience using Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, MS Excel or other tools are encouraged to highlight those in their application materials. STARTING DATE: Fall and Spring semesters APPLY BY: The application for the adjunct pool is ongoing. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Qualified candidates are requested to electronically submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, including educational background. Application materials must be submitted using the Sacred Heart University online application process. Final candidates will be required to submit one letter of recommendation and official transcript of highest conferred degree. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Michael Gorman () 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.