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The University of Scranton is pleased to announce a total of ten positions in the following departments: Accounting, Chemistry, Counseling and Human Services, Education, Exercise Science & Sport, Management/Marketing, Occupational Therapy, and Physics.

The first seven positions are listed online at www.universityofscrantonjobs.com and applications will only be accepted online for these positions.  They are all full time, 9-month, faculty positions and begin in August 2012.  Faculty receive a competitive benefits package, including support for academic development and research.  The University of Scranton is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer/Educator. Veterans, minority persons, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled unless noted.

Chemistry: Assistant Professor  in Area of Organic Chemistry

Counseling: Assistant Professor-Counselor Educator

Education: Assistant Professor-Reading Education, (K-12)

Education: Assistant Professor-Generalist, (PreK-12)

Exercise Science & Sport: Tenure Track Faculty  in Biomechanics and Applied Anatomy

Exercise Science & Sport: Tenure Track Faculty  in Nutrition

Mathematics: Tenure Track in Biomathematics

Occupational Therapy: Assistant Professor

Theology/Religious Studies: Tenure Track in Scripture

The following two positions are full-time, tenure-track positions available August 2012.  They are not posted online, therefore, please read application instructions carefully and submit curriculum vita, letter of application, official transcripts, and three letters of reference to The University of Scranton, Attn:  Search chair and department listed after each opening, Scranton, PA 18510 as directed.

Accounting: Assistant Professor in Accounting Information Systems & Auditing

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for its tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of organic chemistry starting in August 2012 with responsibilities to include teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will design and teach courses in Organic Chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline is preferred but  ABD in Chemistry or related discipline will be considered.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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This is a full-time, 9-month academic year, tenure track, growth line faculty position at the University of Scranton in the Department of Counseling and Human Services starting August, 2012. The department is home to two CACREP accredited master's degree programs in Community and School Counseling, along with a CORE accredited master's degree program in Rehabilitation Counseling and a CSHSE accredited undergraduate Counseling and Human Services program. The department aims to recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds who share with us a commitment to high quality teaching, scholarship, service, and dedication to students' ongoing professional development. This position is for a counselor educator with school counseling expertise. Applicants with demonstrated interest in developing and delivering online course content desired. Besides teaching in the CACREP accredited School Counseling program, the successful candidate will also have the ability to teach core courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.                 Responsibilities include a 21-credit workload, graduate teaching and course support for the undergraduate program, research and publication, clinical supervision of Master's level counseling students, and student advisement/mentoring. Individuals who possess the experience to teach one or more of the following core courses are particularly encouraged to apply: Research Methods, Practicum, and Counseling Skills. Professional, campus, and community service, as well as pursuit of an active research agenda are necessary for promotion and tenure.  Required: earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely-related field; relevant experience as a professional school counselor; familiarity with the ASCA National Model, and previous teaching experience. Preferred: graduate of a CACREP-accredited program, and possession of, or eligibility for, additional credentials (NCC, CRC, LPC).The ideal applicant will also have a proven track record of school counselor advocacy work, accountability, and a focus on closing achievement gaps for underserved student populations. Open until filled but preference given to candidates who submit an application by December 19th.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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The Department of Education invites applications for its tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.  The faculty member will be teaching reading, education K-12.  Qualifications: An earned Doctorate in Reading Education or closely-related discipline or ABD in reading Education or closely-related discipline with completion of Doctorate by August 1, 2012; A clearly defined scholarly agenda, and evidence of committed community and professional service; Teaching experience in a university teacher education program; A minimum of three(3) years of quality teaching experience in Reading Education in public or private school PreK-12 classrooms; Able to be certified in Reading Education (K-12). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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The Department of Education invites applications for its tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.  The position is for a Generalist, but with a focus on preschool and elementary education. Qualifications: An earned Doctorate in Education or related discipline, or ABD in Education with Doctorate completed by August 1, 2012; Teaching experience in a university teacher education program; Minimum of three (3) years of quality teaching experience in public or private school PreK-8 classroom; Ability to be certified in PreK-8 teaching.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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The Department of Exercise Science & Sport invites applications for this full-time, 9-month academic year, tenure track position commencing August 2012.  The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, teaching Biomechanics ad Applied anatomy courses.  Additional assigned courses may include other topics within the curriculum.  Candidate should possess experience working with Codamotion Analysis System, Hawk Digital Real Time Camera System, Dartfish, Noraxon Telemyo Telemetry System, Noraxon MyoTrace 400, and Biopac MP 150 data Acquisition System.  Experience with teaching undergraduate students in a cadaver lab setting will be given preference.  Qualifications: An earned Doctorate in Exercise Science, or an associated field. ABD candidates will be considered.  Preference will be given to those candidates who have shown an evidence of scholarly research within the discipline.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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The Department of Exercise Science & Sport invites applications for this full-time, 9 month academic year, tenure track position commencing August 2012.  The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the teaching of beginner through advanced nutrition classes. Additional assigned courses may  include other topics within the health filed.  Candidate will be expected to further develop the nutrition program including curriculum and program development.  Qualifications: An earned Doctorate in Nutrition, or an associated health filed.  ABD in Nutrition and/or associate health field with completion by August 1, 2012.  Candidate must also possess current Registered Dietitian certification.  Preference will be given to those candidates who have shown an evidence of scholarly research in nutrition. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applicant must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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The Department of Mathematics invites applications for this full-time position to begin August 2012. The candidate should have the ability or potential ability to enhance and direct our undergraduate Biomathematics program, including designing new courses, advising majors, and interacting with faculty from other science departments. Must be able to teach courses across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum.  Candidates who are passionate about teaching in a liberal arts tradition and pursuing interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.  Qualifications: A Ph.D. in mathematics is preferred. however a ABD in mathematics or related field with completion of doctorate by September 1, 2012 will be considered. In addition, research specializing in the application of mathematics to a biological field is preferred.  First consideration will be given to complete applications received by December 5, 2011, but applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Applicant must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and the names and contact information for three references (at least one of which addresses the applicant's teaching experience and effectiveness).  Applicants should arrange to have three reference letters sent to the search chair along with copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.  Search chair:  Dr. Jerry Muir, Mathematics Department, St. Thomas Hall Room 208, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA  18510.  Email:  muirj2@scranton.edu  Phone:  570-941-6103. 

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The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for this full-time, 9-month academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in an accredited 5 years Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Qualifications: An earned, non-clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a related field; Eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania; Demonstrate clinical expertise; The ability to facilitate faculty-mentored student research; A record of teaching effectiveness.   Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and three letters of reference.

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The Department of Theology/Religious Studies invite applications for full-time position in Scripture with specialization in either testament and ability to teach in the other, beginning in Fall 2012.  Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate survey courses in Christian Scripture and upper level and graduate courses in Old and/or new Testament, but the department would especially welcome applicants with the desire and ability to teach in another area of Catholic theology.  Applicants should be both familiar and sympathetic with the Catholic and Jesuit tradition and eager to contribute to the University's mission.  Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Theology or closely related discipline, however a ABD in Theology or closely related discipline with completion by August 2012 will be considered; commitment to undergraduate teaching; capacity and interest in pursuing research in their field. Applications received by December 1, 2011 will be given full consideration, but applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a letter of application summarizing qualifications, CV, and the names and contact information for three ferences.  Please arrange to have three references send letters directly to Dr. Charles Pinches, Chair, Department of Theology/Religious Studies, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA  18510. Email:  pinchesc1@scranton.edu.  Telephone:  570-941-4309. 

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Kania School of Management(AACSB) invites applications for its tenure-track position in Accounting Information Systems & Auditing beginning August 2012, at the rank of assistant professor.  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 the areas of accounting information systems and auditing.  An ability to teach writing intensive and accounting communications courses is desirable.  The qualifications for the position include an earned doctorate in the appropriate field from an AACSB-accredited institution. ABD with completion expected within 18 months of appointment will also be considered.  Applications (including a cover letter, vita, transcripts, teaching evaluations, if available, and contact information for three references) may be submitted to Dr. Brian Carpenter, The University of Scranton, The Kania School of Management, 320 Madison Avenue, Scranton, PA  18510-4602 or to accounting@scranton.edu.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Dr. Carpenter (bwc352@scranton.edu) will be interviewing candidates at the AAA meeting in Denver this August. (R#000001110)

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