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Position	Location
Dispatcher, Campus Safety	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st Shift Dispatcher. This position works primarily indoors, averaging 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. The position reports to the Dispatch Manager. Dispatchers safeguard the University community by expertly coordinating communications among safety personnel, monitoring dispatch systems, and responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls with professionalism and efficiency. Their role is critical in ensuring that every situation whether urgent or routine is managed swiftly, accurately, and with the wellbeing of the community.
Assistant Professor of Accounting	Chester
Widener University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting in the School of Business Administration. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, this role involves instructing undergraduate and/or graduate students in accounting courses, conducting scholarly research to meet tenure requirements, and serving on departmental and university committees.
Campus Safety Officer, 1st Shift	Chester
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 Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of all University community members, safeguarding university property and enforcing university policies and rules. Emphasis will be on responding to all calls for service and fostering good community relations and providing professional service.
Painter	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Painter. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Buildings and Grounds and with moderate supervision, the Painter performs work with various materials and tools for the preparation and application of paints, stains, dies and other applied coatings along with all other functions normally associated with the trade to provide a safe and beautiful environment in all University facilities and grounds.
Director, Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Strategic Analysis. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, the Director will be responsible for supporting the university’s long-term strategic financial planning, annual operating and capital budget processes, and analytic reviews of the university’s academic programs as well as new strategic programs and initiatives under consideration. The Director will play a key role in developing the university’s operational and annual capital budgets, collaborating with the AVP to determine and implement improvements to existing systems and procedures to support effective financial management and decision-making. We seek a leader who views budget through a collaborative lens and will partner throughout the University to deliver exceptional customer service.
Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics	Chester
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics is a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching position beginning in Fall 2026.
Assistant Professor of Political Science	Chester
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Professor of Political Science is a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2026.
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Non-tenured Track	Chester
Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing, the Assistant Professor of Nursing is a 10-month, non-tenure track position. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing education through classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. This contract-based position emphasizes teaching excellence and service, with limited research responsibilities.
Adjunct Instructor, Business Law	Chester
Widener University's School of Business Administration (SBA) invites applications for adjunct teaching in business law to start in January of 2026. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, adjunct professors are responsible for teaching one or more sections of our Business Law in-person seated class on our Chester, PA campus. Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor degree. This position will remain open until filled. The successful candidates can expect business law teaching opportunities to be offered in subsequent semesters in addition to the spring 2026 semester.
Assistant Professor of Nursing	Chester
Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing, the Assistant Professor of Nursing is a 10-month, tenure-track position. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission of excellence in nursing education, research, and practice. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction, mentor students, engage in scholarly activities, and support the development of a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

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Position	Location
Dispatcher, Campus Safety	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a full-time 1st Shift Dispatcher. This position works primarily indoors, averaging 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. The position reports to the Dispatch Manager. Dispatchers safeguard the University community by expertly coordinating communications among safety personnel, monitoring dispatch systems, and responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls with professionalism and efficiency. Their role is critical in ensuring that every situation whether urgent or routine is managed swiftly, accurately, and with the wellbeing of the community.
Assistant Professor of Accounting	Chester
Widener University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting in the School of Business Administration. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, this role involves instructing undergraduate and/or graduate students in accounting courses, conducting scholarly research to meet tenure requirements, and serving on departmental and university committees.
Campus Safety Officer, 1st Shift	Chester
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 Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and general well-being of all University community members, safeguarding university property and enforcing university policies and rules. Emphasis will be on responding to all calls for service and fostering good community relations and providing professional service.
Painter	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Painter. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Buildings and Grounds and with moderate supervision, the Painter performs work with various materials and tools for the preparation and application of paints, stains, dies and other applied coatings along with all other functions normally associated with the trade to provide a safe and beautiful environment in all University facilities and grounds.
Director, Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis	Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Strategic Analysis. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, the Director will be responsible for supporting the university’s long-term strategic financial planning, annual operating and capital budget processes, and analytic reviews of the university’s academic programs as well as new strategic programs and initiatives under consideration. The Director will play a key role in developing the university’s operational and annual capital budgets, collaborating with the AVP to determine and implement improvements to existing systems and procedures to support effective financial management and decision-making. We seek a leader who views budget through a collaborative lens and will partner throughout the University to deliver exceptional customer service.
Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics	Chester
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics is a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching position beginning in Fall 2026.
Assistant Professor of Political Science	Chester
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Professor of Political Science is a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2026.
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Non-tenured Track	Chester
Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing, the Assistant Professor of Nursing is a 10-month, non-tenure track position. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing education through classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. This contract-based position emphasizes teaching excellence and service, with limited research responsibilities.
Adjunct Instructor, Business Law	Chester
Widener University's School of Business Administration (SBA) invites applications for adjunct teaching in business law to start in January of 2026. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, adjunct professors are responsible for teaching one or more sections of our Business Law in-person seated class on our Chester, PA campus. Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor degree. This position will remain open until filled. The successful candidates can expect business law teaching opportunities to be offered in subsequent semesters in addition to the spring 2026 semester.
Assistant Professor of Nursing	Chester
Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing, the Assistant Professor of Nursing is a 10-month, tenure-track position. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission of excellence in nursing education, research, and practice. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction, mentor students, engage in scholarly activities, and support the development of a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

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