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Updated 11/20/2009
FULL TIME TENURE FACULTY POSITION
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For Faculty positions:
To inquire / apply, please follow instructions
provided with each
position posted. Biology
Assistant Professor in Neuroscience Program.
We are especially interested
in applicants with specializations that include but are not limited to
Neuroethology or evolutionary approaches to neurosciences. Applicants
should be able to contribute to the Neuroscience Research Methods
Lecture and Laboratory and to the biology department’s core courses and
will have the opportunity to develop upper level courses in their
specialty. A research program that involves mentorship of undergraduates
is also expected. University facilities support teaching and research
involving small animals. The Biology Department and Neuroscience Program
will be housed in a new state-of-the-art unified science center as of
Fall 2011. Visit
http://academic.scranton.edu/department/biology/
and
http://academic.scranton.edu/department/neuro/new_neuro/index.htm
for more information about the Biology Department and the Neuroscience
Program. PhD required by start date; postdoctoral experience preferred.
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vita, statements of
teaching philosophy and research interests, selected reprints, and three
letters of reference, should be sent to Dr. Robert Waldeck. Electronic
submission of applications should be directed
to waldeckr2@scranton.edu. Review of applications will begin
December 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry.
The successful candidate will
possess a doctorate in the appropriate area of expertise. The department
is ACS-approved and offers both BS and MS/MA degrees. Information about
the department may be found at
http://matrix.scranton.edu/. Attn: Chair, Chemistry Search
Committee.
Cataloging/Metadata Librarian:
The University of Scranton seeks a
Cataloging/Metadata Librarian who is responsible for maintaining the
library’s online catalog and supervising 2 full-time copy catalogers.
Responsibilities include: cataloging materials in all subjects,
formats and languages; exploring and integrating appropriate emerging
technologies into cataloging practices; managing authority control and
maintaining close relationships with all library functions including:
circulation, reference, acquisitions, special collections and
systems. Takes part in the
planning, implementation and configuration of the ILS as it pertains to
cataloging functions and public display.
Participates in the library’s information literacy instruction
program. Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS.
Experience includes two years cataloging experience, including non-book
cataloging; experience with an integrated library system; experience
with using MODS/METS (Metadata Object Description Scheme/Metadata
Encoding and Transmission Standard) and/or applying Western States Best
Practices. Preferred
experience includes familiarity with the Innovative Interfaces
Millennium system; working knowledge of at least one European language,
and familiarity with RDA and FRBR sufficient to guide staff in
transitioning to these new standards. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Working knowledge of OCLC and WorldCat.
Familiarity with MARC format and cataloging rules including:
AACR2, LCSH, LCCS, and MARC21 formats for bibliographic holdings
and authority control.
Familiarity with emerging trends in library systems and services.
Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheets,
databases , and word processing applications in a Windows environment.
Strong collegial interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills with an interest in professional development. Visual acuity and
ability to physically manage inventory and shelf reading projects.
The successful candidate must be detailed oriented and able to
work both independently and collaboratively.
Twelve-month faculty appointment tenure track.
Hours: Monday—Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A
second masters’ degree in a subject is required for tenure.
Expected start date is June 1, 2010. Please send cover letter, résumé, and three reference
contacts to: Charles Kratz, Dean of the Library & Information Fluency,
Weinberg Memorial Library, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
18510 or by E-mail to fetskok2@scranton.edu.
Applications received by
January 4, 2010, will receive first consideration. Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing.
The Department of Nursing at The University of Scranton invites
applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position for fall
2010. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with expertise in maternal
child and/or pediatric nursing. This position involves teaching
undergraduate students in small classes, clinical supervision in small
groups, scholarship and service.
The successful candidate must have a clinical Masters Degree in Nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited
program. Master’s degree
with pediatric or maternal child specialization and national
certification preferred. An
earned doctorate in nursing is preferred. Qualified applicants must be
eligible or currently licensed to practice nursing in Pennsylvania.
Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications.
Send letter of intent, CV and three letters of reference to Dr.
Sharon Hudacek, Chairperson, Search Committee, Department of Nursing,
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510-4595. Three
Assistant Professor positions.
Ph.D. in philosophy required
by time of appointment. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. The department has
interests in Philosophy of Science; Medieval/Aquinas/Catholic
Philosophical Tradition; Aesthetics; ability to offer writing-intensive
courses in Rhetoric or Logic. The department requires a strong
background in the history of western philosophy and evidence of
outstanding teaching. Candidate must also have a strong commitment to teaching core curriculum
philosophy courses, specifically Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics.
Interest in teaching Business Ethics is a plus. Along with the above
materials, please send sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations to Dr.
Kevin M. Nordberg, Chair, Department of Philosophy. No on-line
application submissions will be accepted. Deadline for applications is
November 30, 2009. Two
Assistant Professors positions.
The first position is in
Scripture with a specialization in Old Testament. Candidates should have
completed the Ph.D., be committed to undergraduate teaching, and have
both a capacity and interest in pursuing research in their field.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate survey courses in
Christian Scripture, and upper level and graduate courses in Old
Testament. The department would especially welcome applicants with the ability to teach in
another area of theology. Application due by November 1, 2009. Attn:
Brigid Curtin Frein, Ph.D. Preliminary interviews of selected applicants
will be conducted at the SBL meeting in New Orleans, November 21-24. The
second position is in Moral Theology, with expertise in Catholic Social
thought. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D., be committed to
undergraduate teaching, and have both a capacity and interest in pursuing research in
their field. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate survey
courses in Christian theology, and upper level and graduate courses in
moral theology. The department would especially welcome applicants with
the ability to teach in another area such as reformation and/or Latin
American theology. Application due by October 20, 2009. Attn: Brigid
Curtin Frein, Ph.D. Interviews of selected applicants will be conducted
at the AAR meeting in Montreal, November 7-10.
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Education
Three
Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum.
The position responsibilities
include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will (a) have
experience in a research-focused university teacher preparation program; (b)
have evidence of quality teaching. In addition, the successful candidate must be
prepared to carry out a research agenda and to disseminate results in scholarly
publications and conferences. Qualifications: The position requires: (a) an
earned doctorate or ABD; (b) a record of research, teaching and professional
service commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Applicants
should submit a letter of application highlighting qualifications, a complete
vita, graduate transcript(s), three letters of recommendation, and sample
publications Attn: Dr. Gloria Wenze. Formal review of applications will begin
December 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant
Professor:
Responsibilities include teaching and research in areas of
expertise in an accredited 5 year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
program and University, department, and community service. Qualifications: An
earned, non-clinical doctorate in OT or a related field. Candidates who have
made significant progress toward the completion of the doctorate and a record of
teaching effectiveness will be considered. NBCOT registration and eligibility
for OT licensure in PA are required. Applications will be reviewed until the
position is filled. Attn: Rita Fleming-Castaldy or email
castaldyr2@scranton.edu
Assistant
Professor in Taxation.
Duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, scholarly research activities meeting AACSB related criteria, and
service. The primary teaching responsibilities will be in Taxation. The faculty
member will also be responsible for administering the University’s VITA program.
The qualifications include an appropriate earned doctorate or ABD progressing
towards completion. Applications will be considered until the position is
filled. Attn: Robyn Lawrence, or email:
accounting@scranton.edu.
CURRENT STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
For Staff
positions:
Applications for custodians will be gladly accepted. For all other positions,
the Office of Human Resources will only accept applications and resumes for
current openings. If there are no current openings matching your background and
interest, please continue to monitor our vacancy list for future job
opportunities.
All
applications or inquiries must specify the Requisition Number for the position
for which you are applying. If you are applying for a custodian position when no
specific position is posted, use the following Requisition Number: R000700721.
Applications, resumes, or inquires without a Requisition Number will not be
accepted.
Development
Development Operations Specialist-R000000951;
Classification- Non-exempt, Grade 5; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
Hiring Range $10.49-$13.38 per hour. Updates and
maintains data in the Banner Advancement module for donor, alumni, parent,
friend, corporation and foundation records.
Assists with review and development of improved and
automated processes .
Performs tests on new Banner releases and system
upgrades.
Processes pledges and gifts in Banner from a variety of
sources ensuring designation in accordance with donor’s wishes.
Performs imaging and indexing of documents to
ensure accuracy of links to donors.
High school diploma.
Two years experience in computer data entry and
proficiency in the use of personal computers and applications such as Microsoft
Word, Excel, mail merge, and web browsers.
Excellent communication skills, organizational
skills, and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Self-starter with a commitment to the mission of
The University of Scranton; must exhibit professionalism and confidentiality.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)/Compensation
Specialist –
R000000933; Classification – Professional.
HRIS: Primary
HRIS contact for Human Resources; writes, maintains and supports reports for
data requests; develops HR user protocols and documentation; acts as liaison
between HR and other University departments for HRIS System issues, upgrades,
testing and other projects.
Compensation:
Processes, records and reports employee compensation related actions in
accordance with program guidelines and budget approvals; completes exempt and
non-exempt salary surveys and compiles survey data for analysis; analyzes and
makes recommendations on position reclassifications as appropriate; assists in
developing compensation related employee communication materials;
coordinates the University annual United Way fund
campaign; participates in planning and delivery of new hire orientation.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,
Business, Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience.
Professional level Human Resources experience with an emphasis on compensation,
including the responsibility for maintaining an HRIS preferred.
Proficient knowledge of computer software
applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and HRIS a plus.
Assistant Database Administrator
- R000000885; Classification-
Professional. Troubleshoots database problems, performance tuning; configure,
implement and document test environments, log management, threshold monitoring
and event notification. Shell scripting as required; install and configure OEM,
establishing and maintaining all aspects regarding system security and required
patches.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related
discipline is required along with four years experience in database management
and application development, and advanced training in database management of
Oracle 10g in a UNIX (i.e. LINUX, Solaris) and/or Windows 64 environment.
Research Analyst
– R000000952; Classification – Professional. Reports to the Director of
Institutional Research, position includes collecting, managing, analyzing, and
reporting institutional research data in support of institutional planning and
decision-making and/or to improve University programs and services.
Planning, designing, and administering centralized
surveys and other institutional research activities, including managing
information database(s) of survey results; analyzing and summarizing data in
order to be disseminated to internal and external audiences using a combination
of report writing with graph and chart preparation. Position requires a
Bachelor's degree, preferably in social sciences; knowledge of research design,
statistical analysis, and report writing; proficiency with Microsoft Word &
Excel, SPSS and software tools used for data extraction, and working in
microcomputer, networked, and web-based environments. Additional requirements:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional and
technical writing; scrupulous attention to detail; time-management and customer
service skills.
Occupational & Physical Therapy
Laboratory Assistant(s)-
R000000927; Part time, (2 hrs/week, Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00pm, September through
December); Under the
direction of a faculty member, assists faculty with laboratory experiences to
include equipment set up, laboratory demonstration of Orthopedic Physical
Therapy Techniques and monitoring of student performance (including practical
examination, execution and evaluation.) A Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
and expertise in Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy are required. Successful
candidate(s) may also be considered for Orthopedic PT 1- PT 713 offered during
the Spring 2010 semester.
University Editor-
R000000953; Classification-Professional;
The University Editor serves as Editor of The
Scranton Journal (alumni magazine), Royal News (e-mail newsletter) the
Undergraduate Catalog, and other official periodicals produced by Public
Relations.
The Editor also provides writing, editing and occasional
graphic design.
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication,
English, or related field is required.
Equivalent work experience may be considered
depending on candidate’s portfolio.
In addition, three years of experience in Public
Relations or related field, with emphasis on creative, magazine writing, editing
and project management is required.
Public Safety
(2)
Public Safety Officers-
R000000914; Classification-Grade 5, Hiring Range $10.49/hr to $ 13.38/hr, add
$.53/hr with Act 120. Nine month positions (late August through late May).
Shift worked various hours: 8:00pm to 4:00 am.
Ensures the safety of students, faculty and staff;
responds to various emergencies;
conducts preliminary
investigations following procedures established by the department;
inspects vehicles for decal authorizations; issues tickets; patrols the
University for evidence of entering and damage; valid PA driver’s license and
prior experienced. Act 120 preferred. Applications accepted until the position
is filled
System Administrator-R000000858;
Classification-Professional; Installs, configures, maintains and customizes all
assigned systems software; Perform system administration functions regarding
assigned systems software and electronic mail systems; evaluates and makes
recommendations regarding new and current hardware software components;
establishes and maintains best practices regarding all aspects regarding systems
security and required patches; maintains a current understanding of the latest
developments in hardware and software; establishes performance measurement
techniques and utilizes that data to fine tune system performance; provides
emergency on-call support on a rotating schedule. Bachelor’s degree in computer
science or related field, advanced training in enterprise operating systems and
components and five or more years of systems programming and systems
administration in a relevant software/hardware environment is required.
Application materials accepted until further notice.
Additional information can be obtained by
contacting the Human Resources Department, (570) 941-7767.
The University of Scranton is by tradition and
choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. The successful individual will
have an understanding of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit education.
The University’s mission statement may be found at
www.scranton.edu/mission.
The University is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student
body and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression
of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal
development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment,
The University welcomes individuals with
diverse backgrounds to apply.
The University is an EOE/Affirmative Action
Employer/Educator.
Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.