Widener University | Diversity Employer
Over the past 200 years, Widener has built a reputation for putting students on the inside track to successful careers and futures.
A Powerful Education. A Respected Degree.
Widener is known for investing in the personal and professional success of every student—undergraduates and graduates, adults and lifelong learners. Across more than 60 programs, including those offered at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral level, Widener prepares the next generation of professionals while informing the future of the professions they go on to lead.
A short train ride from Center City, Philadelphia, Widener's safe and welcoming campus serves as a launchpad for an ambitious, hardworking community of students. One-on-one career guidance helps students land prestigious co-ops and internships. And faculty mentors open doors for breakthrough research. These experiences set Widener students apart in the marketplace.
Prepared for success by a university-wide focus on professional leadership development, our graduates enjoy fast starts and often advance to management positions, posting a median post-graduate salary well above the national average.
OUR MISSION
Empowering our community of learners to discover and create better futures.
OUR VALUES
Widener University is committed to the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence. They unite us as we hold ourselves and others accountable to support them through our actions.
- Respect: We care for and honor the dignity of all in our community.
- Integrity: We stand courageously, in thought and action for what is ethical.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and support others in our community to achieve excellence in all they do.
Work at Widener
Join a top-tier, nationally-ranked university dedicated to innovation and research; empowering communities; and creating a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive campus.
Want to know what it's like working for one of the top Philadelphia-area colleges?
Now's the time to find out. Widener welcomes qualified candidates to apply to join our community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and will gladly assist applicants who are unable to complete the application online or are in need of an accommodation.
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Visiting Professor of Business
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Professor position in the School of Business Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in general business, a...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Campus Safety Officer, Commonwealth Law School
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st shift Campus Safety Officer at the Commonwealth Law School located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This position is outdoors and averages 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day, 7:00 AM to 3:00 P...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
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. For Spring 2025, Widener Un...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Professor of Biology
Chester, Pennsylvania
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 wil...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the administration and management of all University's contracts. This role is a member of the Contracts & Risk Management team within the Fiscal Operations & Risk Manage...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Campus Safety Officer, 1st Shift
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st shift Campus Safety Officer. This position is outdoors and averages 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This position reports to the Lieutenant on duty. Campus Safety O...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director of Admissions - Delaware Law School
Wilmington, Delaware
Widener University is currently seeking a Director for Admissions in the JD Admissions Office at the Delaware Law School. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Admissions, the Director should bring experience in meeting enrollment goals, aidi...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Professor of Law - Delaware Law School, Tenure-track
Wilmington, Delaware
Widener University Delaware Law School located in Wilmington, Delaware, currently has multiple, full time, tenure-track faculty opportunities available to begin January 1, 2025, or July 1, 2025. Applications for visitors for the upcoming Sp...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
Chester, Pennsylvania
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...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of English and Creative Writing in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor of English (first-year writing). Applicants must have experience teaching fi...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |