Faculty Opportunities

Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management

The Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Sport Management at York College of Pennsylvania invites applicants for a tenure-track, faculty position beginning in August 2013.

 
We seek applicants with genuine interest and expertise in undergraduate teaching as well as demonstrable evidence of ongoing scholarly activity and service to the college community.  The successful applicant will hold an earned doctorate in sport management or a related field and the expertise to teach a variety of undergraduate sport management courses, such as introduction to sport management, sport finance, sport sales/ticketing and/or sport law.  We encourage JDs with relevant industry experience and/or scholarship to apply.  Sport industry experience is also valued.  Teaching responsibilities are a four-course equivalent per semester.  York College’s core values focus on 1) teaching with close faculty/student interaction, 2) high quality and affordability, 3) a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to academic excellence, and 4) a professional curriculum in a liberal arts learning environment. The Sport Management major is an accredited program through the Commission of Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and we seek candidates familiar with COSMA accreditation guidelines.

The sport management program is located within the newly organized Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Sport Management and enjoys state-of-the-art facilities and a low student to faculty ratio.  With the use of a specialized Ticket Operations Laboratory housing 23 new Macintosh computers, the potential candidate can have their students pursue a wide variety of inquiry-based projects. York College seeks entrepreneurial faculty and offers a variety of resources available for professional development, guest speakers and educational travel.

Interested candidates should submit electronically the following: a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy/professional interests, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three professional references to  employment@ycp.edu (attention Dr. Susan S. Klinedinst, Sport Management Coordinator).  The review of applications will begin immediately; deadline for applications is May 15, 2013. 

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College of Pennsylvania   http://www.ycp.edu   is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, offering over 50 baccalaureate majors in the arts and sciences and in professional fields as well as master’s programs in business, education and nursing and a doctoral program in nursing.  The College has an enrollment of nearly 4600 full-time and over 600 part-time undergraduate students and approximately 250 graduate students from some 30 states and 15 foreign countries.  The campus is located in South-Central Pennsylvania (50 miles north of Baltimore, MD, 30 miles south of Harrisburg, and 90 miles north of Washington, D.C.) and offers competitive salaries and fringe benefits. 

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Film Studies Adjunct

The English and Humanities Department is currently accepting applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in Film Studies. The position will entail teaching two sections of Introduction to Film per semester, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2013. Candidates should possess an M.A. or Ph.D. in Film Studies or a related discipline; preference will be given to candidates with prior experience teaching Film Studies. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three references to Dr. Gabriel Abudu, Department Chair, at gabudu@ycp.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Finance

Assistant Professor of Finance:   The Graham School of Business at York College of Pennsylvania is pleased to invite applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Finance position beginning in August 2013.  This position affords the opportunity to manage the NASDAQ Financial Literacy and Trading Laboratory in the new Willman Business Center, opening for classes in fall 2013.

We seek applicants with genuine interest for both teaching and ongoing scholarly activity, as well as service to the college community.  The successful applicant will have the demonstrable experience to manage a trading lab and be willing and able to teach a variety of upper-level and introductory undergraduate Finance courses, with the potential for graduate classes.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Finance by the time of appointment.  Teaching responsibilities are a four-course equivalent per semester. 
 
York College’s core values focus on 1) teaching with close faculty/student interaction, 2) high quality and affordability, 3) a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to academic excellence, and 4) a professional curriculum in a liberal arts learning environment.  York College is a private-sector independent college with nearly 4,600 full-time, over 600 part-time undergraduate students, and approximately 250 graduate students.  We offer over 50 baccalaureate majors in the arts and sciences and in professional fields, as well as master’s programs in business, education, and nursing and a doctoral program in nursing (see our website at www.ycp.edu). 

The campus is located in South-Central Pennsylvania (50 miles north of Baltimore, MD, 30 miles south of Harrisburg, PA, and 90 miles north of Washington, D.C.) and offers competitive salaries and fringe benefits.  Several Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in York and over 40 companies welcome our students and faculty for hands-on study.

Interested candidates should submit electronically the following: a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy/professional interests, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three professional references to employment@ycp.edu (attention Dr. Nicole Sadowski, Economics & Finance Coordinator).  The review of applications will begin immediately. York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Hospitality Management - Adjuncts

Club Management - The Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Sport Management invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach one day time section, (three class meetings per week) of Club Management. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree in hospitality management or closely related field. The successful candidate will also possess senior level management experience in the Club Management Sector of the hospitality industry. Review of applications will commence March 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Email cover letter and resume to employment@ycp.edu. York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Managerial Accounting - The Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Sport Management invites applications for and adjunct faculty position to teach one evening section of Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in hospitality management or closely related field and possess significant management experience in the hospitality industry. Review of applications will commence March 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. . Email cover letter and resume to employment@ycp.edu. York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Food and Beverage Management -The Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Sport Management invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach one evening section of Food and Beverage Management. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree in hospitality management or closely related field. The successful candidate will possess senior level management experience in the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry. Review of applications will commence March 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. . Email cover letter and resume to employment@ycp.edu. York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Instrumental Music/Music Industry

The York College Department of Communication and the Arts seeks an assistant or associate professor of music beginning August 2013.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and build upon our strong programs in instrumental studies and Music Industry/Recording Technology.   An earned doctorate in instrumental music or conducting and demonstrable success in undergraduate teaching is required.  Degrees, certificates, and/or experience in music technology, and previous administrative experience would be highly advantageous. 
The successful candidate will conduct student performances and teach courses including Foundations of Music, Conducting, Music Appreciation, Orchestration, and/or courses related to the candidate’s expertise.

The Music Division of York College has four full-time faculty members who work in a collegial environment with a dedicated team of area musicians who serve as adjunct instructors.  Three degree programs are offered in the division: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Bachelor of Science in Music (with Studies in Music Industry and Recording Technology).

York College of Pennsylvania  http://www.ycp.edu  is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, offering over 50 baccalaureate majors in the arts and sciences and in professional fields as well as master’s programs in business, education and nursing and a doctoral program in nursing.  The College has an enrollment of nearly 4600 full time and over 600 part time undergraduate students and approximately 250 graduate students from some 30 states and 15 foreign countries. The campus is located in South-Central Pennsylvania (50 miles north of Baltimore, MD, 30 miles south of Harrisburg, and 90 miles north of Washington, D.C.) and offers competitive salaries and fringe benefits.  

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.  Interested candidates should electronically submit the following:  a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and contact information for three references to employment@ycp.edu    Review of materials will begin December 17 and the search will continue until the position is filled.   

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Mechanical Engineering Program - Adjunct

The Mechanical Engineering program at York College has an opening for a part-time adjunct professor for the summer semester of 2013.  A candidate is needed to teach a senior level mechanical engineering elective in the general area of  Advanced Mechanics/Materials.   Candidates should have a MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Prior teaching experience is preferred.  The summer semester runs from May 21 through August 15 and the class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 2:00.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to garrison@ycp.edu or Dr. Tim Garrison, York College of PA, Mechanical Engineering Dept., York, PA, 17403-3651.  Applications are desired by April 19 and electronic submissions are preferred. 

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Mathematics - Adjuncts

York College of Pennsylvania seeks qualified individuals to serve as adjunct mathematics instructors. Applicants should be highly motivated, value excellence in teaching, and possess a strong math background (Master’s degree in mathematics or a related field). Please send cover letter, resume, and past teaching evaluations (if available) to Dr. Fred Butler. Email submissions are preferred, and can be sent to fbutler@ycp.edu. Postal mail submissions can be sent to Fred Butler, Department of Physical Sciences, York College of Pennsylvania, 441 Country Club Rd., York, PA 17403. Applications received before April 20, 2013 that indicate experience teaching math study skills and/or developmental math students will receive the highest consideration.

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Clinical Adjunct - Community Health Nursing

The York College Stabler Department of Nursing is seeking a part-time clinical adjunct faculty member for Community Health.  Applicants must have current clinical experience in community nursing. A master’s degree is preferred. Please submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Karen S. March, PhD, RN, Chair, The Stabler Department of Nursing, York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA 17403-3651, or kmarch@ycp.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Public Relations/Strategic Communication

York College of Pennsylvania’s Department of Communication & the Arts is seeking two tenure track faculty members in a 500-student department of Public Relations, Mass Communications, Theatre, Art, Graphic Design, and Music. 

Position 1: Rank open (Assistant, Associate, or Professor, commensurate with experience) in Public Relations/Strategic Communications. The successful candidate will provide leadership within the PR (Strategic Communications) area and Department.  An earned doctorate is required in PR (Strategic Communications) or related fields.  APR accreditation is highly desired. The successful candidate will teach Campaigns, Planning, and a complement of other courses within the field, demonstrate program leadership, and be keenly aware of the use of social media.  The opportunity also exists to assume leadership of the department as Chair.   

Previous professional and administrative experience and demonstrated teaching excellence are highly valued. 

Position 2.  Assistant/Associate Professor in PR (Strategic Communications) with expertise in writing and social media.  A terminal degree in PR (Strategic Communications) is preferred.  APR accreditation is highly desired.  The candidate may also teach other introductory communication courses including Print Media Writing and Writing for PR, in addition to Intro to PR, Media Relations, and Event Planning.  The candidate will also advise the PRSSA York College Chapter as well as majors and internships. 

York’s core values focus on 1) teaching with close faculty/student interaction (faculty teach 4 courses per semester), 2) high quality and affordability, 3) a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to academic excellence, and 4) a professional curriculum in a liberal arts learning environment. York College of Pennsylvania  http://www.ycp.edu is a private sector, independent institution of higher education, offering over 50 baccalaureate majors in the arts and sciences and in professional fields as well as master’s programs in business, education and nursing and a doctoral program in nursing.  The College has an enrollment of approximately 4600 full-time and over 600 part-time undergraduate students and 250 graduate students from some 30 states and 15 foreign countries. The campus is located in South-Central Pennsylvania (50 miles north of Baltimore, MD, 30 miles south of Harrisburg, PA and 90 miles north of Washington, D.C.) and offers competitive salaries and fringe benefits.  

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Interested candidates should electronically submit the following:  a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference or contact information for three references to employment@ycp.edu .   Please also feel free to include other pertinent evidence of expertise in teaching (syllabi, student observations, etc.) and/or in professional communication fields (strategic communications, publications, etc.)  York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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Special Education

Special Education, Tenure Track Faculty:  The Department of Education at York College of Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for a full time tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The faculty member will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, supervise field experiences and assist with the ongoing development of the dual certification program in Early Childhood/Special Education. The candidate should have an established record of classroom experience teaching students with high and/or low incidence disabilities in Pre-K through grade 8. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to effectively teach a variety of courses focused on cognitive, behavior, and physical/health disabilities at the undergraduate level. The candidate should possess an earned doctorate with a focus on special education or a closely related field and show evidence of scholarly potential. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in elementary special education.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  The position will remain open until filled.

York College’s core values focus on 1) teaching with close faculty/student interaction (faculty teach 4 courses per semester), 2) high quality and affordability, 3) a pragmatic and results-oriented approach to academic excellence, and 4) a professional curriculum in a liberal arts learning environment.  York College of Pennsylvania  http://www.ycp.edu  is a private sector, independent institution of higher education, offering over 50 baccalaureate majors in the arts and sciences and in professional fields as well as master’s programs in business, education and nursing and a doctoral program in nursing.  The College has an enrollment of nearly 4600 full-time and over 600 part-time undergraduate students and approximately 250 graduate students from some 30 states and 15 foreign countries. The campus is located in South-Central Pennsylvania (50 miles north of Baltimore, MD, 30 miles south of Harrisburg, PA and 90 miles north of Washington, D.C.) and offers competitive salaries and fringe benefits.  

York College is committed to building a diverse college community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Interested candidates should electronically submit the following:  a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and contact information for three references to employment@ycp.edu . 

York College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

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