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Position	Location
Data Analyst - Revised	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Data Analyst reporting to the Associate Vice President of Digital Transformation. The Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing data systems and maximizing the value of data within the organization. This role will involve close collaboration with various departments to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
Staff Therapist	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Staff Therapist to join the office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). This is a 10-month clinical role and serves as an integral part of the counseling inter-disciplinary mental health team providing direct routine and emergency mental health care to students in addition to consultation, outreach, and support to the university community. The main responsibility of this position includes direct clinical service to students by way of individual mental health services, consultation and collaboration across the university campus.
Admissions Support Specialist	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Support Specialist in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to Admissions Systems Administrator, and in cooperation with the Executive Director of Admissions.
Adjunct, Biology	Chester
The Biology Department at Widener University has an ongoing need for highly qualified Adjunct faculty to teach a variety of biology courses mainly for non-science majors, but also for some biology majors courses.
Director of Development - Major Gifts, Delaware Law School	Delaware
Widener University Delaware Law School (DLS) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, with an indirect reporting line to the Dean of DLS, this important role is crucial for advancing the law school’s mission.
Faculty, Physical Therapy Program, Tenure Track	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a 10-month tenure track faculty member in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education who has experience teaching entry-level Physical Therapy curricular content. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in physical therapy education settings. This role reports to the Program Director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education.
Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement - Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University Commonwealth Law School (WLC) seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving with an indirect reporting relationship to the Dean of WLC. This strategic new role is crucial for advancing the law school's mission. The Director will be an active member of the Widener University Advancement team, and the primary liaison to WLC responsible for executing strategies to increase philanthropic support, enhance alumni involvement, and strengthen relationships with WLC’s alumni base of 4,000 graduates. This position will be primarily located on the Harrisburg campus and will require some work on the Chester campus to support University-wide programming and special events. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Student Financial Services Representative	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Student Financial Services Representative in the Office of the Bursar/Enrollment Services. Reporting to Associate Bursar, this role is responsible for assisting all University students and staff with transactions for Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, One Card. In addition, the Student Financial Services Representative is responsible for answering a wide variety of questions posed by potential and current students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University. This position is a full-time, in person role.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work	Chester
Widener University's Center for Social Work Education invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a position starting August 2025. This faculty position carries a 3/3 teaching load as well as an active research and publication agenda along with university and community service responsibilities. Teaching assignments may be a combination of BSW, MSW and/or PhD courses.
Assistant Professor of Biology	Chester
The Department of Biology at Widener University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2025. Applicants should be broadly trained in molecular and cellular biology. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology courses for biology majors and upper-level courses in developmental biology and in the area of the candidate’s specialty.

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Position	Location
Data Analyst - Revised	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Data Analyst reporting to the Associate Vice President of Digital Transformation. The Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing data systems and maximizing the value of data within the organization. This role will involve close collaboration with various departments to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
Staff Therapist	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Staff Therapist to join the office of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). This is a 10-month clinical role and serves as an integral part of the counseling inter-disciplinary mental health team providing direct routine and emergency mental health care to students in addition to consultation, outreach, and support to the university community. The main responsibility of this position includes direct clinical service to students by way of individual mental health services, consultation and collaboration across the university campus.
Admissions Support Specialist	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Support Specialist in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to Admissions Systems Administrator, and in cooperation with the Executive Director of Admissions.
Adjunct, Biology	Chester
The Biology Department at Widener University has an ongoing need for highly qualified Adjunct faculty to teach a variety of biology courses mainly for non-science majors, but also for some biology majors courses.
Director of Development - Major Gifts, Delaware Law School	Delaware
Widener University Delaware Law School (DLS) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Development for Major Gifts to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, with an indirect reporting line to the Dean of DLS, this important role is crucial for advancing the law school’s mission.
Faculty, Physical Therapy Program, Tenure Track	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a 10-month tenure track faculty member in the Institute for Physical Therapy Education who has experience teaching entry-level Physical Therapy curricular content. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in physical therapy education settings. This role reports to the Program Director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education.
Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement - Commonwealth Law School	Harrisburg
Widener University Commonwealth Law School (WLC) seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement to join the University Advancement team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving with an indirect reporting relationship to the Dean of WLC. This strategic new role is crucial for advancing the law school's mission. The Director will be an active member of the Widener University Advancement team, and the primary liaison to WLC responsible for executing strategies to increase philanthropic support, enhance alumni involvement, and strengthen relationships with WLC’s alumni base of 4,000 graduates. This position will be primarily located on the Harrisburg campus and will require some work on the Chester campus to support University-wide programming and special events. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Student Financial Services Representative	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Student Financial Services Representative in the Office of the Bursar/Enrollment Services. Reporting to Associate Bursar, this role is responsible for assisting all University students and staff with transactions for Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, One Card. In addition, the Student Financial Services Representative is responsible for answering a wide variety of questions posed by potential and current students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University. This position is a full-time, in person role.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work	Chester
Widener University's Center for Social Work Education invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for a position starting August 2025. This faculty position carries a 3/3 teaching load as well as an active research and publication agenda along with university and community service responsibilities. Teaching assignments may be a combination of BSW, MSW and/or PhD courses.
Assistant Professor of Biology	Chester
The Department of Biology at Widener University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2025. Applicants should be broadly trained in molecular and cellular biology. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology courses for biology majors and upper-level courses in developmental biology and in the area of the candidate’s specialty.

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