Human Resources - Director for Faculty Affairs

Human Resources - Director for Faculty Affairs

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Posted Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 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 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.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

The Human Resources Director for Faculty Affairs has a strong background in human resources and plays a crucial role in supporting the academic mission of Sacred Heart University. The incumbent is a member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Council (AALC) and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of faculty affairs, ensuring the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified and diverse faculty body.

The Human Resources Director for Faculty Affairs collaborates with various stakeholders, including academic departments, faculty committees, and university administration, to foster a positive and inclusive academic environment that promotes teaching excellence, research productivity, and faculty growth.

• Provides counsel to the Provost and members of the AALC on all faculty‑related personnel matters.
• Collaborates with University leadership to align faculty affairs initiatives with the institution’s strategic goals and priorities.
• Provides leadership in identifying emerging trends and best practices in faculty recruitment and retention.
• Supervises the Faculty Affairs Coordinator, who is responsible for operational activities including onboarding all new faculty, maintaining the HRIS database for faculty, supporting faculty recruitment processes, managing the adjunct and overload payroll process, and coordinating with payroll to ensure all faculty are paid properly.
• As ex officio member of the Faculty Handbook and Governance Committee, lead the ongoing review, revision, and implementation of changes to the Faculty Handbook and the shared governance structure.
• Works closely with the shared governance (currently University Academic Assembly (UAA)) officers and committees to…