Faculty Opportunities

Faculty - Assistant/Associate Professor – Criminal Justice

The Department of Behavioral Sciences at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a fulltime tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Criminal Justice to start in August 2012.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in criminal law, criminal procedure as well as other criminal justice courses in their specialized area.  The course load will include Criminal Law, Judicial Process, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and other traditional criminal justice courses.    Additional duties include development of new courses, advising students, engaging in scholarly activity; and providing service to the department, the college and the York community. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related field is preferred (ABDs may apply with evidence of degree award forthcoming).  A record of excellence in teaching and advising, scholarly promise, and a strong commitment to service is also required. 

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 4700 full time and 700 part time undergraduate students and 325 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.

Interested candidates should electronically submit the following:  a letter of application explaining interest, qualifications and a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests.  Include vitae with three letters of recommendation and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence 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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Faculty - Assistant/Associate Professor - Hospitality Management

York College of Pennsylvania seeks applicants, at the assistant or associate professor level,  to lead our newly-developed Hospitality Management major.  The position offers a unique opportunity to build an innovative major at a college with long-standing relationships with regional business leaders, opportunities for experiential learning, and strong supporting curricular ties to our largest college department, the Graham School of Business. This new major will be housed in a new Department of Hospitality, Recreation, and Sport Management, allowing for synergism with two other well-established programs.  The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in Hospitality/Tourism Management or a related field and present evidence of successful teaching as well as high-level industry experience.  Responsibilities will include teaching a range of undergraduate courses in Hospitality Management as well as coordinating the growth of the major and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with leading hospitality firms. 

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 4700 full time and 700 part time undergraduate students and 300 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.   Several Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in York, and over 50 companies welcome York College students and faculty for integrated study of business concepts.

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 by December 30, 2011:  a letter of application, curriculum vita detailing both educational and industry experience, graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references 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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Faculty - Assistant/Associate Professor -Secondary Education

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 individual will teach, advise students, supervise field experiences, and assist with the ongoing development and coordination of the secondary education certification program. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in service to the department, college and community. The candidate should have an established record of classroom experience teaching students in middle school through high school. The candidate should have demonstrated ability to effectively teach courses on adolescent development, the learning needs of the secondary student, teaching pedagogy at the middle and high school levels, and a variety of general education courses at the undergraduate level. The candidate should possess an earned doctorate with a focus in education or a related field and show evidence of scholarly potential.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team as well as those who possess a background in adolescent development and demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the secondary school and undergraduate levels. Candidates with degrees in Curriculum & Instruction, English Language Learners, Teaching & Learning, and related fields are especially encouraged to apply.  As part of the final interview, candidates will be asked to teach an undergraduate level class. Position will remain open until filled. Previous applicants need not re-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 4700 full time and 700 part time undergraduate students and 325 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 . 

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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Faculty - Visiting Instructor, Instrumental Music

Visiting instructor, Instrumental Music:  The Department of Music, Art, and Communication is accepting applications for a one-year appointment as Visiting Instructor of Instrumental Music beginning August 2012.  Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Music and documented success in teaching. Teaching duties would likely include courses in Music Appreciation, Orchestration and Arranging, Form and Analysis, and Foundations of Music.  Other duties include advising selected music majors, supervising instrumental instruction, supervision of adjunct faculty, and conducting Wind Symphony (including the selection of music, auditions, and arrangements for all performances).  

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 4700 full time and 700 part time undergraduate students and 325 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 to the attention of Dr. Thomas Hall, Chair, Department of Music, Art, and Communication by May 14:  a letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and/or 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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Aquatic Adjunct

Candidate will teach within the Department of Education’s Division of Physical Education. Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s Degree and must possess the following certifications from the Red Cross to teach a variety of aquatic physical education courses: Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, CPR/PR/AED (revised Fall 2011) for the Professional Rescuer Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, and Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (revised Jan 2012). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. All qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to employment@ycp.edu or York College of Pennsylvania, Attn: Human Resources Department, York, PA, 17403-3651 by May 15, 2012.

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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Aquatic Facility Management Adjunct

Candidate will teach within the Department of Education’s Division of Sport Management.  Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s Degree and must possess the following certifications to teach a variety of Aquatic Facility Management courses: Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard Management Instructor, Water Park Lifeguard Instructor, Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor, O2 Administration Instructor, Aquatic Facility Operator Instructor (National Recreation and Parks Association), Certified Pool Instructor (National Swimming Pool and Spa Foundation), and Red Cross CPR/PR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor (revised Fall 2011). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. All qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to employment@ycp.edu or York College of Pennsylvania, Attn: Human Resources Department, York, PA, 17403-3651 by May 15,  2012.  

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 Adjunct

The Business Department invites applicants for an Adjunct Professor position to teach one evening section of International Finance in Fall, 2012.  Candidates should have a Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Finance.  Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience or professional experience in international finance.  Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching excellence (if available), and contact information for three references to Dr. Nicole Cornell Sadowski, Economics & Finance Coordinator, at ncornell@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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History Adjuncts

The Department of History and Political Science is currently accepting applications for adjunct instructors in American Civilization I and II, beginning with the Fall 2012 semester.  Candidates should have a Masters Degree in History.  Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and evidence of teaching excellence to Dr. Padraic Kennedy, Coordinator for History at pkennedy@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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