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Assistant Professor, Mathematics Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time tenure track Mathematics faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences to start fall 2025. Candidates should have experience teaching mathematics at the college/university level, good communication skills, and demonstrable excellence in teaching, and a research plan that will allow them to publish in their field. Primary responsibilities will be teaching 9-12 credits of undergraduate mathematics per semester, primarily for science and engineering students, maintaining active scholarship, and participating in academic citizenship at all levels of the university.
Director of Campus Engagement and Student Programs Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Campus Engagement and Student Programs in the Office of Student Engagement. This role reports to the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement and will provide strategic leadership to student programming groups and initiatives including the Pride Activities Council, Pride Night Late Night and Weekend Program, Alternative Spring Break Program, Orientation Leader Program (CREW), and the INSPIRE Leadership Development Program. Additionally, the Director will provide oversight and leadership of the facility operations and room reservation processes for the University Center, Alumni Hall, and Lathem Hall including professional and staff selection and training, budget management, and systems implementation. The Director will serve as a professional resource by supporting and leading department or divisional initiatives and events; and by serving on designated University committees.
Program Coordinator, Student Organization Operations - Part-time Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for Student Organization Operations. This role reports to the Director of Student Organizations and will coordinate the exceptional delivery of student organization and involvement services, programs, and initiatives for 80+ student organizations in support of student belonging and retention. This is a part-time position and requires 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic terms.
Contracts Manager Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the administration and management of all University’s contracts. This role is a member of the Contracts & Risk Management team within the Fiscal Operations & Risk Management department. The Contracts Manager role involves ensuring compliance with contractual terms, mitigating risks, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners. The Contracts Manager will work closely with departments across the University to ensure that all contracts meet University legal and business standards. This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented and has strong organizational skills. The selected candidate should be comfortable with identifying and pursuing problem solving and education, as well as have the ability to effectively write and communicate in a concise manner to a variety of stakeholders.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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