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.
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many positions have been temporarily placed on hold.*
Faculty Opportunities
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Adjunct: ACCESS (Adult Studies)
Adjunct: ACCESS (Adult Studies)
Adjunct faculty sought for the following disciplines: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Homeland Security, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management. 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: Linda Bell, Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, Pa 18034.
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Adjunct: Biology
The Department of Natural Science 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: Biology – Anatomy and Physiology
The Department of Natural Science at DeSales University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory in the ACCESS Program for the 2018-2019 Academic Year. The “hybrid” course will feature online lectures and in-person laboratories taught at our Center Valley campus. Teaching experience using technology is preferred. 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: Chemistry
The Department of Natural Science 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.
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Ms. Carylann Graham
Administrative Assistant, Department of Natural Science
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Adjunct: Humanities - Composition & Rhetoric
The Humanities Department at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach courses in the composition & rhetoric courses in the First Year Writing sequence as part of the institution’s general education core curriculum.
An M.A. in literature or writing is a minimum requirement. Must have college-level teaching experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Ms. Maggie Ayala, Director of First Year Writing.
Ms. Maggie Ayala
Humanities Department
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Adjunct: Humanities - History
The Humanities Department at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach introductory history courses, mainly in the Western Civilization and American Civilization sequence as part of the institution’s general education core curriculum.
An M.A. in history is a minimum requirement. Must have college-level teaching experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Humanities Department Chair.
Dr. Sarah Nytroe
Humanities Department
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Adjunct: Humanities - World Cultures
The Humanities Department at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach World Cultures courses as part of the institution’s general education core curriculum. Cultures and areas covered in the World Cultures courses include: The Hispanic World, Latin-American History & Culture, Latinos in the U.S., South Africa, Irish culture, and Native American culture.
An M.A. in relevant fields is a minimum requirement. Must have college-level teaching experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Humanities Department Chair.
Dr. Sarah Nytroe
Humanities Department
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Adjunct: MBA
Share your experience and expertise with our highly motivated MBA students. Adjunct faculty positions available in the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Business Computing, Marketing, Data Analytics. Teaching formats are face to face classes on campus, and Online and Hyrbrid courses. A Master's degree in the appropriate discipline is required; teaching experience using technology (Blackboard) preferred.
Please send resumes to: Mary Ann Falk, Associate Director, MBA Program, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, Pa 18034.
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Adjunct: Spanish
The Spanish Program at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach Spanish language at all levels, Spanish-for-careers, introduction to linguistics, Interpreting/translating courses as needed.
M.A. in Spanish is a minimum requirement. Must have near-native fluency in Spanish and English and college-level teaching experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Humanities Department Chair.
Dr. Sarah Nytroe
Humanities Department
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034 -
Faculty: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
DeSales University Division of Nursing is seeking faculty to teach in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program. Applicants may be considered for a part-time, joint appointment, or full-time position. Qualified applicants must possess an MSN with national board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; PhD or DNP preferred. Release time is available for full-time faculty for continued clinical practice.
The Division of Nursing has been a leader in advanced practice education and is at the forefront of simulation facilities and resources, which allows for multi-modal teaching strategies to allow us to continue our track record of nurse practitioner education success.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and copies of transcripts to:
Dr. Carol Gullo Mest, Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034Carol.gullo-mest@desales.edu
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Full Time Faculty: Nursing (Medical Surgical Background)
Division of Nursing: tenure track position for a PhD or EdD with Medical Surgical background and a proven track record in teaching.
Please send your CV, cover letter, and three references, to Dr. Mary Elizabeth Doyle-Tadduni at maryelizabeth.tadduni@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 Highmark: PPO Blue Plan (zero deductible), PPO Blue Plan with a deductible ($500/$1500 maximum per family deductible). 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.
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.