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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Sacred Heart University (SHU), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, houses its School of Computing & Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts & Sciences. To support the continued growth of its physics programs, the School of Computing and Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics. The successful candidate will be an innovative and student-centered educator with a strong background in physics and demonstrated expertise in undergraduate physics teaching and pedagogy.
This is a teaching-focused faculty position emphasizing excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will contribute to introductory and advanced physics instruction, laboratory education, curriculum development, and student mentoring. We particularly seek candidates who are committed to evidence-based teaching practices.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027 (Fall semester).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach undergraduate physics courses across the curriculum, including introductory physics courses and associated laboratories for physics, engineering, health sciences, and other STEM disciplines.
- Design and deliver engaging, rigorous physics instruction using evidence-based pedagogical approaches, including active learning, inquiry-based instruction, problem-based learning, and hands-on experimentation.
- Participate in curriculum development and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of physics courses and laboratory offerings.
- Collaborate with faculty in physics, engineering, computing, mathematics, and other disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary STEM education.
- Participate in departmental, school, college, and university service appropriate to a teaching-focused faculty appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- An M.Sc. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date of the appointment.
- Demonstrated experience teaching university level physics.
- Knowledge of, or demonstrated engagement with, evidence-based pedagogical practices in STEM education.
- Ability to communicate complex physics concepts clearly and effectively to students with a range of backgrounds and levels of preparation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education or a closely related discipline.
- Substantial experience teaching introductory, calculus-based and/or algebra-based physics.
- Experience teaching and developing undergraduate physics laboratories.
- Demonstrated expertise in physics pedagogy or physics education, including active learning, inquiry-based learning, collaborative problem-solving, flipped or blended instruction, or other evidence-based approaches.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background in physics teaching and education aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, where available, such as sample course materials, teaching evaluations, peer observations, or examples of curriculum or laboratory development.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- Finalists will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned degree.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The anticipated start date is August 2027 (Fall semester).
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Samah Senbel at senbels@sacredheart.edu.
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.
ABOUT 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Sacred Heart University (SHU), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, houses its School of Computing & Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts & Sciences. To support the continued growth of its physics programs, the School of Computing and Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics. The successful candidate will be an innovative and student-centered educator with a strong background in physics and demonstrated expertise in undergraduate physics teaching and pedagogy.
This is a teaching-focused faculty position emphasizing excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will contribute to introductory and advanced physics instruction, laboratory education, curriculum development, and student mentoring. We particularly seek candidates who are committed to evidence-based teaching practices.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027 (Fall semester).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach undergraduate physics courses across the curriculum, including introductory physics courses and associated laboratories for physics, engineering, health sciences, and other STEM disciplines.
- Design and deliver engaging, rigorous physics instruction using evidence-based pedagogical approaches, including active learning, inquiry-based instruction, problem-based learning, and hands-on experimentation.
- Participate in curriculum development and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of physics courses and laboratory offerings.
- Collaborate with faculty in physics, engineering, computing, mathematics, and other disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary STEM education.
- Participate in departmental, school, college, and university service appropriate to a teaching-focused faculty appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- An M.Sc. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date of the appointment.
- Demonstrated experience teaching university level physics.
- Knowledge of, or demonstrated engagement with, evidence-based pedagogical practices in STEM education.
- Ability to communicate complex physics concepts clearly and effectively to students with a range of backgrounds and levels of preparation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education or a closely related discipline.
- Substantial experience teaching introductory, calculus-based and/or algebra-based physics.
- Experience teaching and developing undergraduate physics laboratories.
- Demonstrated expertise in physics pedagogy or physics education, including active learning, inquiry-based learning, collaborative problem-solving, flipped or blended instruction, or other evidence-based approaches.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background in physics teaching and education aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, where available, such as sample course materials, teaching evaluations, peer observations, or examples of curriculum or laboratory development.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- Finalists will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned degree.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The anticipated start date is August 2027 (Fall semester).
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Samah Senbel at senbels@sacredheart.edu.
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.
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Which employers in Connecticut sponsor visas for teaching roles?
Connecticut's larger public school districts, including Hartford Public Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools, and New Haven Public Schools, have histories of sponsoring H-1B visas for qualified specialty teachers. Private independent schools and higher education institutions such as Yale University and the University of Connecticut also sponsor international educators, particularly for postsecondary teaching and research-adjacent roles.
Which visa types are most common for teaching jobs in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa for postsecondary and specialty K-12 teaching roles that require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. The J-1 visa is also widely used, particularly through exchange visitor programs that place teachers in public schools. Some roles at private institutions may qualify under O-1 visa for educators with distinguished records. TN visa classification covers certain teaching roles for Canadian and Mexican nationals.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
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Which cities in Connecticut have the most teaching sponsorship jobs?
Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven concentrate the highest volume of teaching sponsorship opportunities because their large public school districts serve high-need populations and actively recruit for bilingual, special education, and STEM positions. Stamford and Waterbury also post teaching openings regularly. University-adjacent cities like Storrs and Middletown see sponsorship activity primarily through higher education institutions.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for international teachers seeking sponsorship?
Connecticut requires teachers in public schools to hold a state-issued educator certification, and international candidates must have credentials evaluated for equivalency before certification is granted. This evaluation process takes time and should be started early. Districts sponsoring H-1B visas must pay the prevailing wage as determined by the Department of Labor, which is tied to local wage data for Connecticut teaching positions specifically, not national averages.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.