Widener University
Over the past 200 years, Widener has built a reputation for putting students on the inside track to successful careers and futures.

A Powerful Education. A Respected Degree.
Widener is known for investing in the personal and professional success of every student—undergraduates and graduates, adults and lifelong learners. Across more than 60 programs, including those offered at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral level, Widener prepares the next generation of professionals while informing the future of the professions they go on to lead.
A short train ride from Center City, Philadelphia, Widener's safe and welcoming campus serves as a launchpad for an ambitious, hardworking community of students. One-on-one career guidance helps students land prestigious co-ops and internships. And faculty mentors open doors for breakthrough research. These experiences set Widener students apart in the marketplace.
Prepared for success by a university-wide focus on professional leadership development, our graduates enjoy fast starts and often advance to management positions, posting a median post-graduate salary well above the national average.
OUR MISSION
Empowering our community of learners to discover and create better futures.
OUR VALUES
Widener University is committed to the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence. They unite us as we hold ourselves and others accountable to support them through our actions.
- Respect: We care for and honor the dignity of all in our community.
- Integrity: We stand courageously, in thought and action for what is ethical.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and support others in our community to achieve excellence in all they do.
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Join a top-tier, nationally-ranked university dedicated to innovation and research; empowering communities; and creating a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive campus.
Want to know what it's like working for one of the top Philadelphia-area colleges?

Now's the time to find out. Widener welcomes qualified candidates to apply to join our community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and will gladly assist applicants who are unable to complete the application online or are in need of an accommodation.
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Musicology
Chester, Pennsylvania
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Assistant Teaching Professor of Musicology is a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching position beginning in Fall 2026. We welcome applicants from all areas o...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Adjunct, School of Law - Harrisburg Campus
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Adjunct faculty are responsible for: organizing the course, including selecting teaching materials and preparing a course syllabus; planning and presenting assigned material during the regularly scheduled course hours; engaging students in ...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Adjunct, Population Health Clinical Instructor- Chester Campus
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University's School of Nursing (SON) Chester Campus has vacancies for Population Health Adjunct Clinical Instructors. This is a position to support the growth of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The Population Healt...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Shuttle Bus Driver - Part-time
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a Part-Time Shuttle Bus Driver on our Chester campus. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation and provides support to all faculty, students and staff across campus. The schedule ...
8h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology - Revised
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking two (2) Visiting Assistant Teaching Professors of Biology. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology is a full-time, temporary non-t...
8d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director of Development for Major Gifts
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a Director of Development for Major Gifts to join its University Advancement team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, the Director will play a pivotal rol...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Facilities Operations and Systems Coordinator
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a mid-level Facilities Operations & Systems Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and customer service support to the Facilities Management team across multiple campuses. T...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Chester, Pennsylvania
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...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Chester, Pennsylvania
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. The Political Science Department seeks applicants who hav...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Instructor of Financial Planning, School of Business Administration - Non-tenure Track
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is seeking a non-tenure-track Instructor of Financial Planning 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 posit...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |