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Position	Location
Adjunct, Biology	Chester
The Biology Department at Widener University has an ongoing need for highly qualified Adjunct faculty to teach a variety of biology courses mainly for non-science majors, but also for some biology majors courses.
Director of Development - Major Gifts, Delaware Law School	Delaware
Widener University Delaware Law School (DLS) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, with an indirect reporting line to the Dean of DLS, this important role is crucial for advancing the law school’s mission.
Faculty, Physical Therapy Program, Tenure Track	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a 10-month tenure track faculty member in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education who has experience teaching entry-level Physical Therapy curricular content. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in physical therapy education settings. This role reports to the Program Director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education.
Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement - Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University Commonwealth Law School (WLC) seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving with an indirect reporting relationship to the Dean of WLC. This strategic new role is crucial for advancing the law school's mission. The Director will be an active member of the Widener University Advancement team, and the primary liaison to WLC responsible for executing strategies to increase philanthropic support, enhance alumni involvement, and strengthen relationships with WLC’s alumni base of 4,000 graduates. This position will be primarily located on the Harrisburg campus and will require some work on the Chester campus to support University-wide programming and special events. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Student Financial Services Representative	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Student Financial Services Representative in the Office of the Bursar/Enrollment Services. Reporting to Associate Bursar, this role is responsible for assisting all University students and staff with transactions for Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, One Card. In addition, the Student Financial Services Representative is responsible for answering a wide variety of questions posed by potential and current students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University. This position is a full-time, in person role.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work	Chester
Widener University's Center for Social Work Education invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a position starting August 2025. This faculty position carries a 3/3 teaching load as well as an active research and publication agenda along with university and community service responsibilities. Teaching assignments may be a combination of BSW, MSW and/or PhD courses.
Assistant Professor of Biology	Chester
The Department of Biology at Widener University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2025. Applicants should be broadly trained in molecular and cellular biology. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology courses for biology majors and upper-level courses in developmental biology and in the area of the candidate’s specialty.
Campus Safety Officer, Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st shift Campus Safety Officer at the Commonwealth Law School located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position is outdoors and averages 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This position reports to the Lieutenant on duty. Campus Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of all University community members, safeguarding university property and enforcing university policies and rules. Emphasis will be on responding to all calls for service and fostering good community relations and providing professional service.
Faculty- Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener Law Commonwealth seeks entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty members to fill three or more tenure track positions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. We have specific needs in our year-long Property and Legal Methods courses.  As to the rest of the teaching package, we have flexibility, but we have particular needs in the areas of  Administrative Law, Contracts, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, and Intellectual Property.
Open Rank Faculty - School of Nursing, Psych/Mental Health	Chester
The Widener University School of Nursing is currently seeking a dynamic applicant for an open rank full-time, 10-month faculty position with clinical expertise in area of practice on the Chester Campus beginning in January 2025 reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing.

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Position	Location
Adjunct, Biology	Chester
The Biology Department at Widener University has an ongoing need for highly qualified Adjunct faculty to teach a variety of biology courses mainly for non-science majors, but also for some biology majors courses.
Director of Development - Major Gifts, Delaware Law School	Delaware
Widener University Delaware Law School (DLS) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, with an indirect reporting line to the Dean of DLS, this important role is crucial for advancing the law school’s mission.
Faculty, Physical Therapy Program, Tenure Track	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a 10-month tenure track faculty member in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education who has experience teaching entry-level Physical Therapy curricular content. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in physical therapy education settings. This role reports to the Program Director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education.
Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement - Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University Commonwealth Law School (WLC) seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving with an indirect reporting relationship to the Dean of WLC. This strategic new role is crucial for advancing the law school's mission. The Director will be an active member of the Widener University Advancement team, and the primary liaison to WLC responsible for executing strategies to increase philanthropic support, enhance alumni involvement, and strengthen relationships with WLC’s alumni base of 4,000 graduates. This position will be primarily located on the Harrisburg campus and will require some work on the Chester campus to support University-wide programming and special events. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Student Financial Services Representative	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Student Financial Services Representative in the Office of the Bursar/Enrollment Services. Reporting to Associate Bursar, this role is responsible for assisting all University students and staff with transactions for Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, One Card. In addition, the Student Financial Services Representative is responsible for answering a wide variety of questions posed by potential and current students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University. This position is a full-time, in person role.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work	Chester
Widener University's Center for Social Work Education invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a position starting August 2025. This faculty position carries a 3/3 teaching load as well as an active research and publication agenda along with university and community service responsibilities. Teaching assignments may be a combination of BSW, MSW and/or PhD courses.
Assistant Professor of Biology	Chester
The Department of Biology at Widener University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2025. Applicants should be broadly trained in molecular and cellular biology. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology courses for biology majors and upper-level courses in developmental biology and in the area of the candidate’s specialty.
Campus Safety Officer, Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st shift Campus Safety Officer at the Commonwealth Law School located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position is outdoors and averages 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This position reports to the Lieutenant on duty. Campus Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of all University community members, safeguarding university property and enforcing university policies and rules. Emphasis will be on responding to all calls for service and fostering good community relations and providing professional service.
Faculty- Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener Law Commonwealth seeks entry-level or pre-tenure lateral faculty members to fill three or more tenure track positions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. We have specific needs in our year-long Property and Legal Methods courses.  As to the rest of the teaching package, we have flexibility, but we have particular needs in the areas of  Administrative Law, Contracts, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, and Intellectual Property.
Open Rank Faculty - School of Nursing, Psych/Mental Health	Chester
The Widener University School of Nursing is currently seeking a dynamic applicant for an open rank full-time, 10-month faculty position with clinical expertise in area of practice on the Chester Campus beginning in January 2025 reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing.

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