Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Assistant Clinical Professor

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 Computing & Engineering;
School of Performing Arts;
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, RN, & 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 communities.

Sacred Heart University has earned national recognition for academic excellence, student success, career outcomes, and campus experience. The Princeton Review recognized SHU in its Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2027 Edition, while additional national recognitions highlight the University’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio;
Division I athletics; and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacred heart.edu

Sacred Heart University’s College of Health Professions (CHP) invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor to serve as a founding faculty member and Clinical Coordinator of the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

CHP prepares students for meaningful careers in today’s dynamic healthcare environment through inclusive, collaborative, and experiential learning. Its undergraduate and graduate programs combine state-of-the-art facilities, interprofessional education, and hands‑on experiences through advanced simulation, clinical placements, and global service‑learning. Guided by the University’s mission, the College fosters excellence, compassion, and a commitment to social justice, community, and the common good.

The successful candidate will bring clinical expertise and a commitment to student learning and professional preparation. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, advising and mentorship, and service in support of the academic program and the College’s mission. The position contributes to student learning and success, the advancement of the discipline, and the ongoing development of the academic program and University community.

As a founding faculty member, you will help build and shape the program through curriculum development and implementation, clinical partnership development, accreditation activities, student recruitment, and program growth.

The faculty member will also serve as a Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing leadership for curriculum and student learning experiences within their area of professional expertise, in accordance with program and accreditation requirements. These responsibilities may vary based on professional credentials, expertise, and program needs.

As Clinical Coordinator, the faculty member will oversee clinical education and student clinical experiences, develop and maintain…