Job Description

Widener University is seeking a non-tenure-track Lecturer of Business in the School of Business Administration. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Business Administration, this is a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position. This position is designed to provide broad instructional capacity across the business core, while strengthening academic advising, assessment, and other academic functions of the school. The position does not require research; however, it does involve serving on departmental and university committees and other service to the profession and Widener students.

The successful candidate will teach business core courses based on academic qualifications and school needs and will provide instructional flexibility across multiple undergraduate business programs. Courses will be delivered in a variety of modalities, primarily in person on the Chester Campus, but may also include online and hybrid formats. The educator will employ innovative teaching practices, demonstrate a deep commitment to student success, and adapt to varied learning needs. The faculty member’s expertise and pedagogical excellence will play a vital role in advancing the department’s mission and vision, fostering academic growth, and preparing students for professional achievement in the field of business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential Duties:

Teaching, Instruction, and Assessment

• Teach undergraduate courses in the general business core, aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
• Teach a 3/4 course load, primarily in person, with opportunities for online or hybrid instruction.
• Foster student success through engaging, practical, and career-focused instruction.
• Contribute to course- and program-level assessment of learning activities.

Service and Leadership

• Actively participate in departmental and university committees.
• Provide academic advising and career guidance to students.
• Contribute to departmental administrative responsibilities and support professional initiatives.
• Engage in service activities that benefit the University, the profession, and the broader community.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission of the School of Business and Accounting department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Master’s degree in a business field from an AACSB-accredited business program by the date of appointment. Degree must be from an accredited University or College.
• ABD and Terminal Degree candidates will be eligible for consideration.
• College or university-level experience teaching undergraduate business courses.
• Strong commitment to student achievement, with a focus on guiding learners in developing a portfolio of marketable skills and competencies that enhance career readiness.
• Dedication to excellence in teaching, demonstrated through the use of innovative, engaging, and student-centered pedagogical approaches.

Preferred:

• Broad knowledge of business concepts and professional experience.

Non-Tenure Track

• This is a non-tenure-track position, meaning the lecturer, based on qualifications, may be offered a one-year letter of appointment with the potential for ongoing three-year appointments.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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