Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

Posting Number:

2019677F

Position Title:

Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

Position Type:

Faculty

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

part-time/9-months

Department:

129-A&S Office for Undergraduate Students

Position Summary:

Adjunct Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors, in close and ongoing collaboration with the Director of Professional Development and Assistant Director of Professional Development, teach one-credit Professional Development courses to liberal arts and sciences undergraduate students. Professional Development strives to provide a myriad of opportunities and options for all students of all backgrounds and identities to help them enhance vital professional and career readiness skills, which include critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, so that they are equipped to build a meaningful and fulfilling professional life.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach courses through the Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) one-credit course program as assigned by the Director of Professional Development;

Teach students how to create a professional résumé, research internships and professional positions, conduct an informational interview, answer job interview questions, network with alumni, and create a professional development plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree required;

Two (2) to five (5) years experience is coaching, mentoring, and developing diverse students from a variety of different backgrounds in educational settings.

Progressive and forward-thinking professional and teacher who cares deeply about the professional development of students and their ability to make informed professional decisions.

Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Willingness to connect with undergraduate students and support them on their professional development journey.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

03/24/2025

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:

N/A

Job Classification:

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3