Employment

Faculty Opportunities

• 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.

  Or

  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

  Or

  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.

  Or

  Ms. Carylann Graham
  Administrative Assistant, Department of Natural Science
  DeSales University
  2755 Station Avenue
  Center Valley, PA 18034

• Adjunct: Computer Science

  The Department of Mathematics/Computer Science at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach Computer Science courses as needed.

  Courses could be from any of the three major tracks: General, Game Programming, Digital Art. Candidates must have a Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.

  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and C.V. to: MathCS@desales.edu 

  Or

  Sharon Leferovich
  Department Secretary
  Department of Mathematics/Computer Science
  DeSales University
  2755 Station Avenue
  Center Valley, PA 18034

• Adjunct: Digital Art

  The Department of Mathematics/Computer Science is seeking applications for an adjunct instructor to teach course(s) in Digital Art for the 2018-2019 Academic Year. 

  Responsibilities include teaching traditional day courses at the DeSales University main campus in Center Valley, PA.

  The digital art adjunct will teach about story development, creating storyboards and animatics for introductory students. 
  
  Additional teaching opportunities may be available for candidates with knowledge of Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, and InDesign CC) and/or Web Design (HTML5 and CSS3, WordPress or Dreamweaver CC). 

  Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree and previous teaching experience is preferred.

  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and C.V. to: Sharon.Leferovich@desales.edu

  Or

  Sharon Leferovich, Department Secretary
  Department of Mathematics/Computer Science, 
  DeSales University
  2755 Station Avenue
  Center Valley, PA 18034

• Adjunct: Mathematics

  The Department of Mathematics/Computer Science at DeSales University seeks to maintain a qualified applicant pool for adjunct faculty to teach service level Mathematics courses as needed.

  Courses include Finite Mathematics, Survey of Mathematics, Probability & Statistics and Precalculus. Candidates must have a Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematics Education or related field.

  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and C.V. to: MathCS@desales.edu

  Or

  Sharon Leferovich
  Department Secretary
  Department of Mathematics/Computer Science
  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.

• Adjunct: Nursing Faculty Coordinator

  Full time, 12- month adjunct faculty coordinator position to recruit, orient, and onboard adjunct clinical faculty for Department of Nursing and Health. Will participate in simulations in simulation laboratory when needed. Detailed oriented master's prepared nurse required.
  
  Please submit cover letter and CV to:
  
  Jamie Lenhart, MBA
  Professional Program Administrator
  Jamie.Lenhart@desales.edu

• Full Time Faculty: Assistant Professor - Nursing

  Full time, 12- month nursing faculty position to teach in the undergraduate BSN programs. Med/Surg and/or Community Health Experience preferred. Doctorate degree or currently enrolled in a doctoral program preferred.

  Please submit cover letter and CV to:

  Dr. Mary Elizabeth Doyle Tadduni, 
  Chair of the Department of Nursing and Health 
  maryelizabeth.doyletadduni@desales.edu

• Full Time Faculty: Assistant Professor - TV/Film

  DeSales University’s Division of Performing Arts seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of TV/Film, with a focus on documentary production and post-production. The position requires candidates with MFA in film production, or a terminal degree in a directly related field. Candidates should also possess a wide skill-set and a recognized body of work as a filmmaker, and demonstrate a successful record of undergraduate teaching experience. This position is a nine-month appointment with possibility of summer employment with the DeSales Summer Video Institute.

  Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester in the following areas: documentary filmmaking (history, theory, and practice), basic film/video production, media literacy and ethics, film history and analysis, and editing/post-production. The position also involves academic advising of TV/Film majors, and service to the university. Additional job requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Premiere CC and experience with Avid Media Composer is required. Proficiency in other Adobe CC software – particularly After Effects, Audition, and Illustrator – is highly desirable.

  DeSales University has the leading film school in the region, with approximately 75 majors and four full-time and two regular part-time faculty. The TV/Film Department is committed to helping our students produce compelling works of digital cinema with exceptional aesthetic and production values, to tell meaningful stories that matter to our community and the world. The department produces an annual juried film festival, and co-produces annually with the Dance Department a 48-hour dance-on-camera competition and film festival. There is ample opportunity for further collaboration with the Theatre and Dance departments within the Division of Performing Arts. Appointment to begin August 2019. 

  To apply, please submit electronically the following materials to Amy Diehl at amy.diehl@desales.edu:

  • Letter of Application;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Three letters of Recommendation; and
  • Link to an online creative reel or portfolio.

  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution located on a beautiful 550-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The campus is approximately 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City.

• Full Time Faculty: Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator - Physician Assistant

  Physician Assistant Program
  
  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 480-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Traditional-age students (1,700), evening-degree students (800), and graduate students (800) comprise the student body of 3,300. The nationally recognized PA Program has been very successful with 99% pass rates on the PANCE since 1999 and winning the AAPA National Challenge Bowl five times. The University has recently completed a $27 million building for the program with a state-of-the-art simulation center and a human anatomy lab. Students also run a free clinic at the Allentown Rescue Mission with faculty supervision. EOE
  
  Clinical Faculty
  
  DeSales University seeks one full-time clinical coordinator for its Physician Assistant Program. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track position mainly responsible for teaching in the second year of the program and coordinating student clinical rotations. Responsibilities also include obtaining and maintaining clinical training sites for students and visiting and evaluating students and their preceptors during their clinical rotations within the greater Lehigh Valley. There is also responsibility for student advising and some classroom teaching. Applicants should enjoy a team concept and a dynamic, student-centered environment. One day per week is given for continued clinical practice. The ideal candidate will either be a physician assistant or a physician eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Physician assistants must be NCCPA certified. Physicians must be board certified. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. DeSales University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders.
  
  This position would ideally start with the 2019-20 academic year (August 2019). To apply, please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of educational transcripts to: Wayne C. Stuart, MD, Program Director, Physician Assistant Program, DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034-9568 or to wayne.stuart@desales.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. 

• Full Time Faculty: Visiting Instructor - Sport and Exercise Physiology

  One-Year Visiting Instructor in Sport and Exercise Physiology

  The Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology at DeSales University invites applications for a one-year visiting instructor position in exercise physiology and sport science to begin in the fall semester, 2019. An MS in an exercise science related field is required. Professional certification by NSCA, ASEP or ACSM is desirable. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate-level courses in Research and Statistics, Fitness Leadership, Introduction to Sport Science, Nutrition for Human Activity, and related topics. Since DeSales University places a primary emphasis on teaching, preference will be given to candidates with significant teaching experience. This one-year visiting instructorship has the potential to become a full-time faculty position for a candidate with appropriate credentials.

  Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Candidates should submit an application letter indicating their interests and suitability, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and unofficial academic transcripts (official transcripts may be required later.) Please send letter of application to Rev. Douglas Burns, OSFS, Chairperson, Department of Sport and Exercise Physiology, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034 or Doug.Burns@desales.edu.

  Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution in the Salesian tradition, located on a beautiful 450-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Traditional-age students (1,700) evening-degree students (800) and graduate students (800) comprise the student body of 3,300. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Indipendent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University, and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. E.O.E.

• Full Time Faculty: Physical Therapy - Director of Clinical Education - Assistant Professor

  Director of Clinical Education
  DeSales University - Center Valley, PA

  Are you searching for a challenging new career experience in academia? If so, DeSales University is eager to tell you about our fully-accredited, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. We are currently inviting qualified applications for a full-time, 12-month, renewable faculty appointment for our Director of Clinical Education (DCE) position for the fall 2019 academic year.

  Job Description

  The DCE has the overall responsibility of providing leadership for and administration of the clinical education curriculum in order to meet the educational needs of our students, the mission and outcomes of the DPT program, and the evaluative criteria set by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The DCE serves as the primary liaison between the academic program and affiliated clinical education sites, providing ongoing communication with clinical instructors and students to assure that the intended learning outcomes for each clinical experience are met. Expectations include maintaining current clinical contracts, identifying diverse, new clinical sites, and overseeing the placement selection process and preparation of twenty-eight students in each of three cohorts through four full-time learning experiences. Teaching at a reduced load in the individual's content area of clinical expertise, student advising, maintenance of a scholarly line of inquiry, and service to the DPT Program and DeSales University are also components of this most valuable position.

  Job Qualifications

  The ideal candidate will be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Pennsylvania. An earned terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, DSC) with a proven record of teaching in a graduate physical therapy program is preferred. An individual with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree plus ABPTS board certification in a clinical specialization area will also be considered. In addition, a proven record of three to five years of contemporary clinical practice and three years clinical teaching or clinical coordination provides the desired candidate with the skill set and networking abilities needed to be successful in this position. An established line of scholarship or clinical research, and active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association is highly valued. Previous experience with the CAPTE accreditation process, particularly as it relates to the clinical education curriculum is also a valuable asset.

  The mission of the DeSales University DPT Program is to provide a quality physical therapy education consistent with Christian humanism and Salesian values of faith and reason. Our well-qualified faculty of nine educator-clinicians strive to prepare our graduates to be adaptable in today's complex healthcare environment by actively integrating scientific inquiry and evidence-based clinical reasoning into their everyday clinical practice. True to the University's mission, we also strongly value service learning opportunities centered in social responsibility, personal ethics, and professionalism to advance the profession of physical therapy locally, regionally and globally. The university is a medium-sized Catholic institution with a population of approximately 3,300 students in traditional day, graduate and evening programs. Located in Center Valley, PA, the campus is suburban and easily accessible to Philadelphia (50 minutes) and New York City (90 minutes). Along with dedicated classroom and clinical laboratory space, the DPT program shares classrooms, a human gross anatomy laboratory, and a state-of-the-art Simulation Center with students in our nationally recognized nursing and physician assistant science programs.

  Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and current curriculum vitae to the Program Director, Dr. Kay Malek at kay.malek@desales.edu. For additional information contact Dr. Malek at (610) 282-1100, extension 1839. DeSales University is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.