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The University of Scranton is pleased to announce positions in  the following departments: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Counseling and Human Services, Education, Exercise Science and Sport, Management/Marketing, Occupational Therapy, Operations and Informaton Management, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Theology/Religious Studies. 

The positions are listed online at www.universityofscrantonjobs.com and applications will only be accepted online for these positions.  The postings are for full time, nine month, tenure track faculty positions to begin in August 2013.  Faculty receive a competitive benefits package, including support for academic development and research.  The University of Scranton is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer/Educator.  Veterans minority persons, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled unless noted.

College of Arts and Sciences

Biology: Assistant Professor

Chemistry: Assistant Professor - Organic Chemistry

Sociology, Criminal Justice and Criminology: Assistant Professor

Theology/Religious Studies: Assistant Professor-New Testament

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Kania School of Management

Accounting: Assistant Professor in Accounting Information Systems & Auditing

Management/Marketing: Assistant Professor of Management

Operations and Information Management: Assistant Professor

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Panuska College of Professional Studies

Education: Assistant Professor-Early and Primary Education(PreK-4)

Education: Assistant Professor-Reading Education (K-12)

Counseling and Human Services: Assistant Professor-Mental Health Counseling

Counseling and Human Services: Assistant Professor

Counseling and Human Services: Assistant Professor-School Counseling

Exercise Science and Sport: Assistant Professor-Nutrition

Exercise Science and Sport: Assistant Professor-Community Health Education Program

Occupational Therapy: Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology.  We are especially interested in applicants with specializations in emerging areas in evolutionary biology including, but not limited to, ecological immunology, genomic evolution, or development and evolution. Applicants should be able to contribute to the Biology Department’s core courses and will be expected to develop upper level courses in their specialty. A research program that involves mentorship of undergraduates is expected. A PhD is required by start date and postdoctoral experience is preferred.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry in the area of organic chemistry. The PhD is preferred (at the rank of Assistant Professor), but ABD (at the rank of Lecturer) will be considered.  The department is ACS-approved and offers both the BS and MS degrees. Information about the department and the University may be found at http://matrix.scranton.edu/.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Criminology.  Applicants should be qualified to teach Introduction to Criminal Justice, American Policing, and other criminal justice courses.  Candidates may be asked to supervise student internships and work closely with community based research in policing and crime prevention.  Ph.D. in criminal justice or criminology is required.  The Juris Doctorate is not a substitute for the Ph.D.  Candidates should provide evidence of effective teaching, a solid research agenda and commitment to university, professional, and community service.  Applications will be reviewed beginning October 30, 2012 and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology/Religious Studies in New Testament.  Candidates must have completed the Ph.D.  An ABD (at the rank of Lecturer) with completion of the doctorate by August, 2013 will be considered.  Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching, and have both a capacity and interest in pursuing research in their field.  Teaching responsibiities include undergraduate survey courses as well as upper level and graduate courses in Scripture, but the department would especially welcome applicants with the desire and ability to teach in another area of Catholic theology.  Applications received by October 30th will be assured full consideration.  Some preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAR/SBL meeting in Chicago in November 2012.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting: Information Systems & Auditing.  Applicants must be qualified to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate scholarly research activities which meet AACSB-related criteria, be committed to service.  The primary teaching responsibilities will be in the areas of accounting information systems and auditing.  An ability to teach writing intensive and accounting communications courses is desirable.  The qualifications for the position include an appropriate earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited institution or ABD (at the rank of lecturer) with completion expected within 18 months of appointment

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing/Management.  Applicants must be qualified to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate scholarly research activities which meet AACSB-related criteria, and be committed to service.  The primary teaching responsibility will be organizational behavior. This position may also involve teaching in other areas of management. The qualifications include an earned doctorate in Management from an AACSB-accredited institution. ABD, at the rank of Lecturer, with completion expected within 18 months of appointment will also be considered.

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Two faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Management. Systems.  Qualifications: Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited business school.  Preference will be given to candidates with teaching/research interests in at least two or more of the following areas: networking, web technologies, database management, business intelligence, ERP applications, and emerging trends in social networking.  ABDs near completion (by December 2013) will be considered at the rank of Lecturer.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Education: Education Early & Primary Education (PreK-4).  The successful candidate should have: 1) an earned doctorate in Education by August 2013; 2) teaching experience in a university teacher education program; 3) a minimum of three  years of quality teaching experience in public or private school PreK-4 classrooms and be certifiable in PreK-4 teaching.  The successful candidate will also demonstrate a clearly defined scholarly agenda and evidence of committed community and professional service. 

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Education: Reading Education (K-12).  The successful candidate should have: 1) an earned doctorate in Reading Education by August 13, 2012; 2) teaching experience in a university teacher education program; 3) a minimum of three years of quality teaching experience in Reading Education in public or private school PreK-12 classrooms and be certifiable in Reading Education (K-12).  The successful candidate will also demonstrate a clearly defined scholarly agenda and evidence or committed community and professional service.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services.  This position is for a counselor educator with mental health counseling expertise. In addition to teaching in the CACREP/CORE accredited graduate counseling programs, the successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses in the Counseling and Human Services undergraduate program.  Individuals who possess the experience to teach graduate Research Methods and Practicum core courses are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with demonstrated online teaching experience are desired.  Applicants will possess an earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely-related field (Note: ABD with completion by August 2013 will be considered at the rank of Lecturer); relevant experience as a professional counselor and previous teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include: graduate of a CACREP-accredited program, and possession of, or eligibility for, additional credentials (NCC, CRC, LPC).The ideal applicant will also have a proven track record of work with mental health/community counseling endeavors.) Complete applications logged by January 31, 2013 are assured full review.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services. This position is for a counselor educator with counseling and/or human service experience. In addition to teaching in the CSHSE accredited undergraduate Counseling and Human Services program, the successful candidate will also have the ability to teach core courses at the graduate level, including supervision of counselors in training.  Individuals who possess the experience to teach core undergraduate counseling and human services courses are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those with demonstrated interest in developing and delivering online content.  Applicants will possess the earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field (Note: ABD with completion by August 2013 will be considered at the Lecturer rank); relevant experience as a counselor and/or human services provider; familiarity with the National Organization of Human Services, and previous teaching experience. Preferred: graduate of a CACREP-accredited program, and possession of, or eligibility for, additional credentials (including the HS-BCP as well as at least one of the following: NCC, CRC, LPC).  The ideal applicant will also have a proven track record of human service advocacy work, accountability, and focus on closing gaps for underserved populations.  Applications accepted until the position is filled with preference given to candidates who submit application materials by December 14, 2012.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services.  This position is for a counselor educator with school counseling experience. In addition to teaching in the CACREP accredited School Counseling program, the successful candidate will also have the ability to teach core courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Responsibilities also include research and publication, clinical supervision of Master’s level counseling students, and student advising and mentoring.  Individuals competent to teach one or more of the following core courses are particularly encouraged to apply: Research Methods, Practicum, Counseling Skills, and/or Social and Cultural Issues.  Professional, campus, and community service, as well as pursuit of an active research agenda are expected and required. Applicants with demonstrated interest in developing and delivering online course content are especially encouraged to apply.  Applicants will possess the earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field (ABD with completion by August 2013 will be considered at the Lecturer rank); relevant experience as a professional school counselor; familiarity with the ASCA National Model; and previous teaching experience.  Preferred qualifications include graduation from a CACREP-accredited program, and possession of, or eligibility for, additional credentials (NCC< CRC< LPC).   The ideal applicant will also have a proved track record of school counselor advocacy work, accountability, and a focus on closing achievement gaps for underserved student populations.  Applications accepted until the position is filled with preference given to candidates who submit application materials by December 14, 2012.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science-Nutrition.  The position requires teaching, research, and service responsibilities. The successful candidate must be qualified to teach undergraduate courses in nutrition and health, including, basic, life cycle and sports nutrition, and nutrition for health professions; conduct scholarly research in a nutrition-related area; and support student service learning activities. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the nutrition program curriculum and its development.  Required Qualifications:Earned doctorate in Nutrition or closely related area by August 1, 2013; Registered Dietitian status through Commission on Dietetic Registration.  Preference will be given to those candidates who have applied by Dec. 1, 2012 and who have university teaching experience and evidence of scholarly research in nutrition.

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Assistant Professor in Department of Exercise Science and Sport- Community Health Education Program.  The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the teaching of beginner through advanced community health education courses. Additional assigned courses may include other topics within the health field.  Minimum Qualifications:  An earned doctorate in community health education/health promotion or an associated health field is required.  ABD with an anticipated defense before August 2013 will be considered at the rank of Lecturer.  Preferred Qualifications:  Demonstrate future promise for establishing a strong research agenda;  previous undergraduate teaching experience;  professional experience in health education/health promotion;  evidence of eligibility for credentialing as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).  Preference given to applications received prior to December 1, 2012.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy.  Qualified applicants should have an earned, non-clinical doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field. Candidates who have completed a doctoral degree by August 1, 2013 will be considered at the initial rank of Lecturer.  The successful candidate will demonstrate an area of clinical expertise, the ability to facilitate faculty mentored student research, and a record of teaching effectiveness.  The candidate must be eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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