Employment
To be successful at DeSales, you need to believe that relationships with students and colleagues are personal; that knowledge is not the transfer of information, but about the value of learning to contribute to society; that faith and culture are complementary.
We invite you to explore our current career opportunities and culture below. Application information can be found within the individual postings. Of course, if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask.
Non-Instructional Career Opportunities
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Faculty Opportunities
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Full Time Faculty: Sport and Exercise Physiology
The Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology at DeSales University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Sport and Exercise Physiology to begin in the fall semester, 2024. A Ph.D. or A.B.D. in exercise physiology or a related field is required. Professional certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is highly desirable. We are hiring a Non-Tenure, Full-Time Faculty position with the potential to convert to a Tenure-Track position.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate-level courses in Exercise Physiology, Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription, and related topics. Since DeSales University places a primary emphasis on teaching, preference will be given to candidates with significant teaching experience. Student advisement, mentoring of undergraduate research activity, and coordination of the internship program are additional expectations of the position.
Applications will be considered immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in and qualification for the position, a diversity and inclusion statement*, curriculum vitae, three professional letters of reference, and photocopies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required, if hired) to:
Dr. Carrie Ellis, Chair
Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034Or, electronically to carrie.ellis@desales.edu In the subject line of the email, please only include your Last Name - Sport and Exercise Physiology.
*As a Catholic, Salesian institution committed to creating and enhancing our diverse and inclusive campus environment, we request applicants to submit a diversity & inclusion statement: please share in one page or less, how you will add value to our diversity, equity and inclusion commitment at DeSales University by articulating examples of action based on incorporating diverse and inclusive practices in your professional engagements.
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Full Time Faculty: Psychology
DeSales University’s Department of Social Sciences housed in the Division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites applications for a full-time non-tenure position as Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin August 2024. Candidates must have earned a PsyD or Ph.D. in Clinical, Counselling, or other Applied fields of Psychology from an APA accredited program by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. License eligibility in the State of Pennsylvania as a Psychologist is preferred. The candidate should be able to teach courses in applied psychology, such as psychometrics, I/O, school psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, and psychological disorders. A university record of teaching is preferred.
The candidate will be expected to mentor students in research projects. The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development, and engage in service to the University. Online teaching experience desired.
The Department seeks a faculty member who is:
- rooted in research-based instructional practices,
- enjoys teaching undergraduate students, and
- respects the Catholic, Salesian mission of the university.
This is a non-tenure position, but the successful applicant can take advantage of long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to tenure in the future.
Interested applicants should send a letter of outlining your interest in and qualification for the position, curriculum vitae, a Diversity & Inclusion Statement*, three professional letters of reference, and photocopies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required, if hired) to:
Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Psychology
c/o Ms. Ryan Rightley
Program Assistant
Department of Social Sciences
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568.Electronic submissions should be emailed to Ryan.Rightley@desales.edu. Subject heading: Last Name - Psychology Full-Time Faculty
First best consideration date: November 30, 2023. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Applications received after this date will only be considered if the positions have not yet been filled. Applications need to be complete to be considered for review.
*As a Catholic, Salesian institution committed to creating and enhancing our diverse and inclusive campus environment, we request applicants to submit a diversity & inclusion statement: please share in one page or less, how you will add value to our diversity, equity and inclusion commitment at DeSales University by articulating examples of action based on incorporating diverse and inclusive practices in your professional engagements.
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Adjunct: Psychology
The DeSales University’s Psychology Program, housed in the Division of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach the following in-person courses for the 2023-2024 academic year:
- Applied Research Methods and Design. Students learn to read and evaluate psychology research literature, design, and analyze research using SPSS, and write formal research papers in APA format.
- Senior Seminar. A preparation for moving beyond the classroom into a career. Students will learn to analyze articles with critical thinking skills and prepare a senior level project for class presentation, as well as develop a plan for their future in this field.
The Psychology Program also seeks to maintain a qualified pool of part-time faculty to teach both fully-online-asynchronous and in-person courses for the following: Introduction to Psychology, Human Development, and Cognitive Psychology.
Qualified applications should have at a minimum a M.S. in Psychology.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Ms. Ryan Rightley
Program Assistant
Department of Social Sciences
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568.Electronic submissions should be emailed to Ryan.Rightley@desales.edu. In the subject line of the email, please only include your Last Name – Psychology.
Applications will be considered immediately and accepted until the position is filled.
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Adjunct: Physics
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach Physics lecture and laboratory courses as needed. Courses include General Physics (calculus-based) and Introductory Physics (algebra-based). M.S. in Physics or related field is a minimum requirement.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and C.V. to NaturalScience@desales.edu.
Or mail to:
Ms. Carylann Graham
Administrative Assistant, Department of Natural Science
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
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Adjunct: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA program seeks to maintain a qualified faculty pool for the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Business Computing
- Economics
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Marketing
Teaching formats are online and on-campus/hybrid courses. A Master's degree in the appropriate discipline is required, Ph.D. preferred. Teaching experience using technology (Blackboard) also preferred.
Please send resumes to: mba@desales.edu
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Adjunct: English Literature
DeSales University's English program, housed in the Division of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, seeks to maintain a qualified pool of part-time faculty to teach both fully-online-asynchronous and in-person literature courses across the full range of British, American and world literature.
Qualified applicants should at minimum have completed an M.A. in English literature or a related field; a Ph.D. is preferred. Must have college-level teaching experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis as new openings arise. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Dr. Lisa Wilde
English Program Chair
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034Electronic submissions should be emailed to Lisa.Wilde@desales.edu.
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Adjunct: Education
The Education Department at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach courses and/or supervise field and student teaching experiences in the areas of Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education.
Qualified applicants must have an M.Ed. and teaching certification in PA. Previous university teaching experience preferred.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Katrin Blamey, Education Department Chair.
Dr. Katrin Blamey
Education Department
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034Electronic submissions should be emailed to Katrin.Blamey@desales.edu.
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Adjunct: Communication Sciences & Disorders
DeSales University’s Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach courses and/or provide clinical supervision for graduate students in our state-of-the-art on-campus Clinic. Qualified applicants must hold the equivalent of a Master’s Degree or higher in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Previous university teaching experience preferred.
Clinical supervisors must have CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) granted by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and must hold PA licensure as a speech-language pathologist. They should have at least 2-years supervision experience and earned at least two hours of professional development post-certification (one-time requirement) in the area of supervision and/or clinical instruction.
For academic courses we are currently seeking instructors with the following areas of expertise:
- Language Development (undergrad course)
- Phonetics (undergrad course)
- Intro to Audiology (undergrad course)
- American Sign Language (ASL)
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Rachel Warden, Program Administrator:
Rachel Warden
DeSales University
Center for Communication Sciences & Disorders
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034Electronic submissions should be emailed to slp@desales.edu.
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Adjunct: Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses as needed. Courses include General Chemistry, Physiological Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry. M.S. in Chemistry or related field is a minimum requirement.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and C.V. to NaturalScience@desales.edu.
Or
Ms. Carylann Graham
Administrative Assistant, Department of Natural Science
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Adjunct: Biology
The Department of Biology at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach Biology lecture and laboratory courses as needed. Courses include General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology and Microbiology. M.S. in Biology is a minimum requirement.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and C.V. to NaturalScience@desales.edu.
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Ms. Carylann Graham
Administrative Assistant, Department of Natural Science
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Adjunct: ACCESS (Adult Studies)
Adjunct: ACCESS (Adult Studies) — Multiple Disciplines Needed
The ACCESS program seeks to maintain a qualified faculty pool for the following disciplines:
- Accounting (financial accounting, managerial accounting, federal income taxation, corporate financial reporting, and regulation)
- Healthcare Administration
- Information Technology
- Psychology (social psychology, psychobiology, human development, counseling psychology, research design and analysis)
Teaching formats are online and on-campus/hybrid courses. A Master's degree in the appropriate discipline is required; teaching experience using technology (Blackboard) preferred.
Please send resumes to: Marlene.Gubler@desales.edu
Full-Time Employee Benefits
We provide a competitive benefits package to attract and maintain our excellent workforce.
Medical Plans
DeSales University offers a choice of medical plans through Capital Blue Cross: PPO Blue Plan with a deductible ($500/$1000 maximum per family deductible), and a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. The University contributes various dollar amounts toward health care premiums. Coverage is available the first of the month after a full-time employee's date of hire.
According to the DeSales University Spousal Coordination of Benefits Policy, Spouses of employees are ineligible for University coverage in any health care insurance plan if such spouse is eligible for coverage at his/her place of employment.
On October 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury finalized proposed rules regarding transparency requirements for non-grandfathered group health plans. DeSales University sponsors a self-funded medical plan. Capital Blue Cross (CBC) provides DeSales University with a Uniform Resources Locator where machine-readable files ("MRF's") for the plan will be posted publicly and updated monthly in order to view in-network provider rates for covered items and services and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for covered items and services. DeSales University has added this link to its public-facing website.
DeSales University machine-readable files for sponsored health plan covered items and services.
Life Insurance
Dental Plan
Retirement Plans
Flexible Spending Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Benefits
Other University Benefits
Discount at the DeSales Campus Store on selected items.
Discount on prepared food and beverages from DeSales University Dining (when using a University Card).
The University Library is available for use by staff members.
Athletic Facilities are available to staff members for their use at times when the facilities are not being used by the University or by authorized rentals. Spouses of employees are also eligible.
Effective immediately and in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 153, all new faculty and staff at DeSales University whose position with the University has been determined to potentially have direct contact or routine interaction with individuals under 18 years of age must successfully complete a background check, including a Criminal History Report from the Pennsylvania State Police, a Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services and a fingerprint, based criminal history submitted through the FBI as a condition of employment. Additional background checks may be required based on the specific requirements of the position.
