Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) one‑credit courses to liberal arts and sciences undergraduates. You will collaborate with the Director of Professional Development to deliver programming that enhances professional readiness and career planning.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree with 2–5 years of coaching and mentoring diverse students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree required.
• 2–5 years of experience coaching, mentoring, and developing diverse students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach one-credit Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) courses as assigned by the Director of Professional Development.
• Guide students in creating professional résumés, researching internships, and pursuing professional opportunities.
• Instruct on informational interviewing, interview preparation, networking with alumni, and developing a professional development plan.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Career development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

Posting Details (Default Section) 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 (ASP D) 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. Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Posting Date: 03/24/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Competitive Salary Band: N/A Job Classification: faculty

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