Undergraduate Nursing - Assistant Clinical Professor (Academic Faculty Success Coach)

The Davis & Henley College of Nursing at Sacred Heart University is seeking an Academic Success Coach with a faculty rank of Assistant Clinical Professor to join their undergraduate program in Fall 2026.A dedicated Academic Success Coach, Registered Nurse with 5-7 years teaching experience, would provide individualized academic support, early intervention for at-risk students, and structured preparation for academic testing and the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. This role would strengthen student outcomes while also protecting critical institutional metrics tied to retention, graduation, and licensure success.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Academic Coaching specific to nursing courses for students to include:

Study skills development and academic remediationTime management and goal settingEmotional support and resilience strategiesIndividualized academic coaching to nursing students, including development of personalized success plansSupport students in building effective study strategies, clinical reasoning, and NCLEX-style test-taking skillsSupport students in interpreting complex nursing course content and clinical expectationsSupport student's development of clinical judgment and application of the nursing processMonitor student progress and provide ongoing accountability and feedbackMaintain appropriate documentation of student interactions and progress

Provide coaching for high-risk students to support testing and NCLEX success through individualized study plans, structured accountability, and development of effective NCLEX-style test-taking strategies.Provide intensive support for students at highest academic risk

Identify students at highest risk and provide proactive outreachCoordinate remediation initiativesAssist with test preparation programmingCollaborate with faculty to support student success strategies

Faculty Collaboration and Coaching & Program Support

Partner with nursing faculty to support student success initiatives and share trends related to student performanceParticipate in student success, retention, and progression meetings & academic advising committeeAssist with the development and delivery of workshops, group sessions, and academic success programmingContribute to continuous improvement efforts related to student outcomes and program effectivenessCollaborate effectively with faculty on remediation and student support

Data Tracking & Assessment

Track student engagement and outcomes related to coaching interventionsAnalyze trends in student performance to inform targeted support strategiesAssist in evaluating the effectiveness of academic success initiatives

Responsible for teaching 3 credits per semester in the UG nursing program.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing with Doctorate preferred. Enrollment in a doctoral program required within 3 years of start date if highest degree is an MSN.5-7 years experiences teaching in a BSN nursing program.Current unencumbered nursing license in the state of CT.Experience in academic advising, coaching, mentoring, or student support.Strong understanding of nursing curriculum, clinical education, and NCLEX-RN preparation. Experience writing NCLEX exam questions.Familiarity with evidence-based academic support and coaching practices.Ability to analyze student performance data and identify trends.Awareness of student development theory and barriers to student success in higher educationStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust with students. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a team-based environment.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Facilitation skills for workshops, group sessions, and academic programming.Ability to assess student needs and develop individualized support strategies. Ability to adapt coaching strategies to meet individual student needs.Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple student caseloads while maintaining attention to detail.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.Ability to support students from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of academic preparedness.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting at-risk or academically struggling students.Experience with NCLEX preparation programs or standardized testing platforms.Certification or training in academic coaching, advising, or student success strategies.Experience in curriculum support, remediation, or student success program development.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter specifically relating the CV to the requirements of the position. Final candidates will be required to provide three letters of reference and transcript(s). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only online submissions will be considered. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Heather Ferrillo, FPD Program Director, Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, and Richard J. Henley College of Nursing, Sacred Heart University. 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825; ferrilloh@sacredheart.edu