Undergraduate Nursing - Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Nursing
Nurse Educator
Sacred Heart University’s Davis & Henley College of Nursing (DHCON) invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Instructors to contribute their clinical expertise to our First Professional Degree BSN and Second Degree Accelerated BSN programs.
Our CCNE-accredited BSN programs connect evidence-based nursing education with hands-on learning across acute-care and community settings. The Second Degree Accelerated BSN graduating class of 2025 achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate, reflecting the strong preparation that faculty help students build throughout their education.
As an Adjunct Clinical Instructor, you will teach alongside practicing nursing professionals and accomplished educators, guiding students as they translate classroom knowledge into patient care. The College is based in SHU’s Center for Healthcare Education, which includes a 24-bed nursing skills lab and eight simulation rooms that support students’ preparation for clinical practice. Through clinical instruction and mentorship, you will help students strengthen their clinical judgment, build confidence in their practice, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
Weekday and weekend clinical teaching opportunities are available.
Requirements:- Master's degree or higher in nursing required.
- Previous experience in nursing higher education preferred.
- Current clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Medical-Surgical / Adult Nursing
- Obstetrical Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Mental Health
- Commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive learning environment that reflects the University’s mission and values.
Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Heather Ferrillo, Director of the First Professional and Accelerated Degree Program Sacred Heart University. 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825; ferrilloh
The Davis and Henley College of Nursing's baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.).
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