Our Commitment to a Respectful, Inclusive and Diverse Community
Widener is an academic institution with a rich history, dynamic mission and a strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members. Widener strives to embody the values that are inherent in our mission: civic engagement, access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation, collaboration and leadership. Our faculty and administration actively engage in teaching, research, learning and service exposing students to a wide variety of domestic and global experiences. Widener welcomes individuals with demonstrable evidence of commitments echoing Widener’s mission and vision. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment practices on any basis including sex, age, race, national origin or ethnicity, religion, disability, status as a veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information or other protected status covered by federal, state or local law.
Application Process
Career Opportunities postings reflect general duties and minimum qualifications; they are not comprehensive descriptions nor do they include all assigned duties. Successful candidates may have skills and/or experience in excess of the posted requirements. Applicants are encouraged to review the position requirements and to contact the hiring manager / department. Applicants may also apply in person to the Human Resources Office, Old Main Building, located on the corner of Melrose Avenue and 14th Street, Chester, PA 19013.
Faculty Positions
Applicants for full-time faculty positions should follow the application instructions as detailed in the position announcement. In addition to a cover letter, CV and contact information for professional references other materials may be requested as part of the required application materials. Individuals interested in adjunct faculty positions should contact the Dean's Office of the appropriate
school/college.
Administrative Positions
Applicants for administrative positions should follow the application instructions as detailed in the position announcement. In addition to a cover letter, resume and contact information for professional references; other materials, such as portfolio, writing samples, certifications, may be requested as part of the required application materials.
Support Staff Positions
Applicants for support staff positions must complete an application form to be considered for employment. Any correspondence, forms, resumes sent without a completed application will not be considered for an open position. Support staff positions may require clerical or other skills demonstration, which will be conducted on site prior to an interview. To be considered qualified, individuals must demonstrate the expected knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position, or demonstrate how they can accomplish the essential functions using some other combination of skills and abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Faculty Positions
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No faculty positions at this time.
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Administrative Positions
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AD-04-12
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Assistant Director, Development - Responsible for meeting measurable targets related to personal visits, stewardship activities and solicitation. |
Chester Campus |
Full-time, twelve months |
Support Staff Positions
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| SS-09-12 |
Library Assistant, Technical Services , Legal Information Center - Responsible for the efficient receipt and processing of a variety of library materials. |
Delaware Campus |
Full-time, 35 hours/week, twelve months |
| SS-11-12 |
Lieutenant, Campus Safety - Ensures the safety and general well-being of University community members while safe-guarding University property |
Delaware Campus |
Full-time, 40 hours/week, twelve months |
| SS-12-12 |
Administrative Assistant, Information Technology Services - Responsible for performing varied administrative and secretarial duties requiring initiative and independent judgment. |
Chester Campus |
Full-time, 35 hours/week. twelve months |
| SS-13-12 |
Administrative Secretary, Institute for Clinical Psychology - Responsible for performing varied secretarial and general office duties |
Chester Campus |
Full-time, 35 hours/week. twelve months |
Widener University is dedicated to providing and promoting a healthy and productive environment for its faculty, staff, students, visitors, contractors and guests. The Tobacco-Free Policy demonstrates the University's commitment to eliminating environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure, promoting best health care practices for individuals, and establishing a university culture of wellness.The Tobacco-Free Policy applies to all university constituents, including employees, at all times and the use of tobacco, including any oral tobacco product or any lighted tobacco product, will be prohibited within the boundaries of each of the university's four campuses. Information is available at the Widener tobacco-free website.