Employment Opportunities

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.

• Assistant Professor: Catholic Theology

  DESALES UNIVERSITY, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Catholic Theology to begin Fall, 2019. Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicants can take advantage of our generous long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the distant future. We seek someone who is rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, enjoys teaching undergraduates, and is respectful of the Catholic and Salesian mission of the university. A Ph.D. and college teaching experience preferred. Duties include teaching four courses per semester and committee work. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

  Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to Brian M. Kane, Ph.D., Head, Division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568. Electronic submissions should be emailed to Maryanne.Charlton@desales.edu.

  Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2018.

  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 500-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and one and a half hours from New York City. EOE For further information, please visit our web site https://www.desales.edu.

• Assistant Professor: Composition & Rhetoric

  The Department of Humanities at DeSales University seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in the area of Composition & Rhetoric to begin in August of 2019. Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicants can take advantage of our generous long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the distant future. Applicants should have a PhD in English with formal and extensive training in composition and rhetoric or a PhD in Composition and Rhetoric; additional teaching and publishing experience in creative writing is welcome.

  Responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate writing sequence, participation in service to the department and University, and ongoing professional development and scholarship. In particular, this position includes the coordination, management, and assessment of the undergraduate writing sequence as part of the institution’s general education curriculum.

  Please submit the following application materials to the Department of Humanities Administrative Assistant, Ms. Maryanne Charlton (Maryanne.charlton@desales.edu).

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcript

  Review of applications will begin on Monday, November 26, 2018.

  The Department of Humanities at DeSales University encompasses liberal arts academic programs, including English. DeSales University is a liberal arts Catholic university rooted in the Salesian spiritual and philosophical tradition. The campus is pleasantly situated in the Lehigh Valley area of southeastern Pennsylvania. DeSales is located near major urban areas including a short 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and 2 hours from New York City.

• Assistant Professor: Computer Science

  The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at DeSales University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Computer Science to begin August 2019. Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicants can take advantage of our generous long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the distant future. Strong candidates with a Ph.D. (ABD considered) from any area within computer science or related fields will be considered.<\p>

  The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with three specialized tracks (Game Programming, Digital Arts, and Cyber Security). Ideal candidates should be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses within the major. The department seeks to add data analytics/science courses to its curriculum so preference will be given to those candidates with teaching or research experience in these areas. <\p>

  Candidates should submit a cover letter indicating their interests and suitability, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendations, and unofficial academic transcripts (official graduate transcripts would be required later). Please send all application materials to Ms. Sharon Leferovich, Mathematics & Computer Science Department Secretary, at MathCS@desales.edu. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.<\p>

  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution 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 Independent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. EOE<\p>

• Assistant Professor: Mathematics

  The Department of Mathematics & Computer Science at DeSales University seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin in August of 2019. Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicants can take advantage of our generous long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the distant future. The applicant will be responsible for the teaching of both service level courses to non-majors as well as a variety of upper level Mathematics courses to students within our department. <\p>

  A Ph.D. and college teaching experience is preferred, but qualified ABDs will be considered. Duties include the teaching of four courses per semester, participation in service to the department and University and ongoing professional development and scholarship.<\p>

  Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial academic transcripts to the Mathematics & Computer Science Department Secretary, Ms. Sharon Leferovich at MathCS@desales.edu. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.<\p>

  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution 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 Independent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. EOE<\p>

• Assistant Professor: Philosophy

  DESALES UNIVERSITY, a Roman Catholic University in the Salesian tradition, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin Fall, 2019. AOS: Medieval Philosophy, especially St. Thomas Aquinas; AOC: Ancient Philosophy. As a member of a small department, the applicant will have an opportunity to teach a wide variety of upper-level courses in both historical and systematic philosophy.

  A Ph.D. and college teaching experience preferred, but we will consider qualified ABD’s. Duties include teaching four courses per semester, which may include multiple sections of the University’s required introductory philosophy course, some committee work, and an active program of scholarship.

  DeSales University is a liberal arts institution on a beautiful 500-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and one and a half hours from New York City. Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicant can take advantage of our generous long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the near future. In addition, the university supports travel to academic conferences and offers multiple international travel opportunities.

  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In addition to a letter of application which includes a brief discussion of how the applicant will support the mission and values of the university, please send a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to Brian M. Kane, Ph.D., Head, Division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568. Electronic submissions should be emailed to Maryanne.Charlton@desales.edu.

  Review of applications will begin on Monday, November 26th, 2018. EOE. For further information, please visit our web site https://www.desales.edu.

• 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.

• Choral Conductor/Music Liturgist

  DeSales University, a Roman Catholic University in the Salesian tradition, seeks applications for a highly motivated choral conductor/music liturgist to begin in August, 2019. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in choral conducting; expertise in Catholic liturgy and sacramental theology; comprehension of historic and current Catholic Church documents pertaining to music and liturgy; organ and piano skills sufficient to serve as assistant keyboardist for university liturgies.

  Responsibilities include planning and directing/performing weekly Masses, Liturgy of the Hours, conducting the choral ensembles, and teaching two courses per semester. In particular, this position includes assisting in launching and directing the new Catholic Liturgical Music Scholars Program, a program focused on liturgical performance of Catholic choral works in our acoustically magnificent chapel with a new 34-rank Austin organ.

  Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicant can take advantage of our generous long-term contract with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the near future.

  Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial academic transcripts to the Department of Humanities Administrative Assistant, Ms. Maryanne Charlton at Maryanne.Charlton@desales.edu. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

  DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution 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 Independent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. EOE

• Full Time Faculty: 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: Political Science

  DESALES UNIVERSITY invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Political Science to begin Fall, 2019. Although this is a non-tenure position, the successful applicant can take advantage of our generous long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track position in the distant future. Prospective candidates should be able to teach undergraduate courses in American government, political philosophy and public policy. Ph.D. in Political Science is preferred.

  The mission of the political science major is to provide, within the liberal arts program of DeSales University, an education in its academic discipline and, consonant with the philosophy of the University, to incorporate the Christian humanist perspective as developed by St. Francis DeSales and his spiritual heirs into its course of studies. The program in political science emphasizes the policy analysis approach in its curriculum. This emphasis serves to coordinate and integrate the various courses and disciplines that the student studies during his/her college career. It seeks to develop the student's analytical skills, as well as his/her oral-written communications skills. It helps to provide the student with marketable skills, particularly when the student undertakes an internship or study abroad.

  Duties include teaching four courses per semester and committee work. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to Brian M. Kane, Ph.D., Head, Division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568. Electronic submissions should be emailed to Maryanne.Charlton@desales.edu. DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 600-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and one and a half hours from New York City. EOE For further information, please visit our web site http://www.desales.edu/ Position open until filled. To assure full consideration, applications should be received prior to March 15, 2019