Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

Villanova University; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks adjunct Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors to teach one-credit courses to undergraduate students in the liberal arts and sciences. You will collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director of Professional Development to provide programs that develop essential professional and career readiness skills.

Villanova is a Catholic university and an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree required.
• 2–5 years experience coaching, mentoring, and developing diverse students.
• Progressive and forward-thinking professional and teacher who cares about student development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses through the ASPD program as assigned by the Director of Professional Development.
• Guide students to create résumés, research internships, conduct informational interviews, and network with alumni.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Student support

Career guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Posting Details

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Posting Number: 2019677F

Position Title: Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: part-time/9-months

Department: 129-A&S Office for Undergraduate Students

Position Summary

Adjunct Arts and Sciences Professional Development ( ASPD ) instructors, in close and ongoing collaboration with the Director of Professional Development and Assistant Director of Professional Development, teach one-credit Professional Development courses to liberal arts and sciences undergraduate students. Professional Development strives to provide a myriad of opportunities and options for all students of all backgrounds and identities to help them enhance vital professional and career readiness skills, which include critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, so that they are equipped to build a meaningful and fulfilling professional life.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach courses through the Arts and Sciences Professional Development ( ASPD ) one-credit course program as assigned by the Director of Professional Development;
• Teach students how to create a professional résumé, research internships and professional positions, conduct an informational interview, answer job interview questions, network with alumni, and create a professional development plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree required;
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience is coaching, mentoring, and developing diverse students from a variety of different backgrounds in educational settings.
• Progressive and forward-thinking professional and teacher who cares deeply about the professional development of students and their ability to make informed professional decisions.
• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to connect with undergraduate students and support them on their professional development journey.

Posting Date

03/24/2025

Salary Posting Information

Competitive

Salary Band: N/A

Job Classification

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3