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Experienced professionals with content knowledge with a minimal academic credential of a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply and join our growing academic community in both our day and evening programs.Multiple teaching locations are available for our main campus in Reading and regional campus centers in Schuylkill and Philadelphia counties.

Alvernia University

Part-Time Psychology and Counseling Adjunct

Part-Time Social Work Adjunct

Experienced professionals with content knowledge with a minimal academic credential of a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply and join our growing academic community in both our day and evening programs.&nbsp; K-12 teaching experience preferred. Reading Specialist Certification preferred. Must be able to travel to our main campus in Reading and teach in-person during the day. Potential opportunities for online program teaching exist.

Education Adjunct

About Alvernia University &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.&nbsp;About the Position&nbsp;Alvernia University Department of Physical Therapy&nbsp;is&nbsp;uniquely positioned&nbsp;to seek&nbsp;an impassioned&nbsp;leader&nbsp;for the&nbsp;position of Department Chair&nbsp;(aka Program Director).&nbsp;&nbsp;Located in Reading, PA, Alvernia University is a teaching institution&nbsp;rooted in the Franciscan tradition of&nbsp;service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and collegiality.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mission of the&nbsp;Alvernia University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program&nbsp;is to pursue academic excellence in preparing the next generation of autonomous physical therapist clinicians. By challenging students to think critically, act professionally, and serve altruistically, the Program endeavors to develop graduates who are&nbsp;lifelong&nbsp;learners, reflective professionals, engaged citizens, and ethical leaders with moral courage.&nbsp;Graduates will be prepared to assume a leadership role in the ever-changing&nbsp;healthcare&nbsp;environment as&nbsp;Doctors of Physical Therapy&nbsp;who are&nbsp;committed to clinical competence and the application and perpetuation of evidence-based knowledge.&nbsp;A qualified candidate&nbsp;would&nbsp;report to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, collaborate&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;interprofessional department&nbsp;peers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;provide visionary&nbsp;leadership to&nbsp;this established,&nbsp;accredited&nbsp;program. &nbsp;This individual would cultivate effective institutional, professional, community,&nbsp;and regulatory interfaces consistent&nbsp;with&nbsp;excellence&nbsp;in academic leadership as&nbsp;defined&nbsp;by ACAPT.&nbsp;Qualified candidates must possess an academic doctoral&nbsp;degree,&nbsp;requisite experience, and&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;licensed (or immediately eligible)&nbsp;physical therapist&nbsp;in the Commonwealth of PA.&nbsp;Specific duties and responsibilities&nbsp;of the position&nbsp;would include&nbsp;the ability to&nbsp;I)&nbsp;manage&nbsp;the&nbsp;Department of Physical Therapy,&nbsp;including&nbsp;faculty development,&nbsp;budget oversight,&nbsp;and&nbsp;allocation of resources;&nbsp;II)&nbsp;embrace&nbsp;effective communication,&nbsp;leadership, and advocacy;&nbsp;III)&nbsp;&nbsp;serve as core faculty within the program, engaged in teaching, scholarship and service;&nbsp;IV)&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;the&nbsp;continual assessment and&nbsp;improvement within&nbsp;admission and retention processes,&nbsp;clinical education,&nbsp;program curriculum and outcomes;&nbsp;V)&nbsp;conduct visionary and effective&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;planning&nbsp;congruent&nbsp;with university initiatives,&nbsp;contemporary practice, and&nbsp;educational&nbsp;marketplace&nbsp;demands.&nbsp;Individuals&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;passion for&nbsp;excellence in academic physical therapy,&nbsp;proven transformative, influential, and visionary leadership, and a desire to join an organization committed to service, growth, and clinical and academic excellence&nbsp;are highly encouraged to apply.&nbsp;Alvernia University is in Berks County, PA. The city of Reading offers a unique blend of small-town charm and urban convenience, making it a perfect place to live and work for those who enjoy the balance.&nbsp;Nestled in the scenic hills of Berks County, Reading boasts affordable housing, a strong sense of community, and a rich cultural heritage. The city is known for its historic architecture, vibrant arts scene, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including the picturesque Pagoda atop Mount Penn and the extensive network of trails in Nolde Forest. Proximity to major cities like Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and New York. adds to its appeal, providing residents with easy access to metropolitan amenities while enjoying a more relaxed and cost-effective lifestyle. The city's ongoing revitalization efforts and community-focused initiatives further enhance its attractiveness, making Reading an excellent choice for individuals seeking a balanced and fulfilling life.

Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy

Part-Time Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct

&nbsp;Experienced professionals with content knowledge with a minimal academic credential of a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply and join our growing academic community in both our day and evening programs.&nbsp; K-12 teaching experience preferred. Reading Specialist Certification preferred. Must be able to travel to our main campus in Reading and teach in-person during the day. Potential opportunities for online program teaching exist.

Part-Time English Adjunct

Part-Time Biology Adjunct

About Alvernia University&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.&nbsp;Job Summary:Reporting to the Executive Director, Professional Programs of the TExpL Institute, the Graduate Teaching Admin of the TExpL Institute is responsible for instructing, leading, managing and developing Total Experience Learning® curriculum, special projects, collaborative educational initiatives, professional development and program alignment for Pre-Kindergarten to Graduate College Level students at Alvernia University. In this position, the Graduate Teaching Admin duties may include teaching collegiate courses, with a maximum of 7 courses per year, &nbsp;and&nbsp;not exceeding 3 courses per semester. Summer and Winterim courses may be assigned within the maximum 7 courses per year as well. The role also focuses on supporting and enhancing the growth of Total Experience Learning® curricular elements that integrate smoothly with PreK to 12th grade school systems, collegiate educational systems, and corporate training systems. The Graduate Teaching Admin will work in close concert with the Executive Director, Professional Programs of the TExpL Institute to evolve TExpL programs to a global scale.&nbsp;Essential Functions:Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. &nbsp;As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. &nbsp;Curricular and Administrative Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop instructional materials, including course shells in our Learning Management System, that meet the needs of diverse learners.</li><li>Facilitate and create curriculum that meets standards for Total Experience Learning®.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with non-core instructors and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming.</li><li>Align planning with formal curriculum.</li><li>Collaborate closely with existing partners, and, encourage new partnerships and programming as it aligns to the mission and goals of Alvernia University.</li></ul>Instructor Responsibilities:Facilitate and teach courses in Total Experience Learning® including:<ul><li>Identify performance-based competencies.</li><li>Establish prioritized learning goals and objectives.</li><li>Assess and report student’s competencies with performance-based measurements.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop learning plans that include all course competencies.</li><li>Align instruction with learning goals and assessments.</li><li>Develop comprehensive course syllabi, including policies and class schedule.</li><li>Make a broad course roadmap of learning plans available to students.</li><li>Inform students of learning expectations.</li><li>Provide a safe and respectful learning environment.</li><li>Engage students in the learning process.</li><li>Encourage student participation.</li><li>Challenge students to use higher order thinking skills.</li><li>Utilize learner-centered instructional strategies.</li><li>Provide opportunities for student dialogue and interaction.</li><li>Assess student learning and provide ongoing formative feedback for growth.</li><li>Utilize summative assessments that are authentic, and competency based.</li><li>Appropriately align assessments to learning outcomes.</li><li>Document and report student performance over time.</li><li>Communicate continuous progress to students.</li><li>Collect documented student feedback each semester.</li><li>Maintain the standards of achievement that are necessary in meeting the demands of occupations for which students are prepared.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional Responsibilities:TExpL Program Development<ul><li>Coordinate a layered approach to communication and representation of TExpL and Alvernia University’s breadth of educational programming to various stakeholders.</li><li>Actively collaborate on the packaging of TExpL and Alvernia University programs, stories, and experiences through communication pieces, social media approaches, outreach options and engagement opportunities at various entry points.</li><li>Articulate institutional priorities, as well as PreK-adult professional development program priorities, and represent such diverse constituencies. Serve as a voice for Alvernia University, representing its aspirations and achievements to all internal and external constituencies.</li><li>Collaborate and communicate the operations, opportunities, and integrations of TExpL at Alvernia University with institutional departments. These departments include, but are not limited to advancement, communications, enrollment management, athletics, facilities, food service, and instructional technology.</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications:<ul><li>Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to excellence in PreK to adult education; ability to develop, articulate, and champion a clear academic vision for Alvernia University.</li><li>Strong, clear, and persuasive communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent public speaking skills and the ability to engage, influence and inspire faculty, staff, students, and alumni.</li><li>Intellectual depth necessary to understand and translate academic, technical, and other information for a variety of audiences, crisply and concisely.</li><li>Confidence and knowledge required to advance and defend ideas and programs in an environment that respects conviction but demands analytical rigor; a love of intellectual exchange and lively dialogue.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of equity and inclusion and evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.</li><li>Creative and innovative strategic thinker, with strong data-driven decision making and analytical skills, and ability to consider likely outcomes of such strategies.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for extensive networking.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage complex projects.</li><li>Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a strong work ethic, supported by meaningful response, commitment and follow-through.&nbsp;</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Science Research Institute and/or Total Experience Learning educational environments, or related experience.</li><li>Minimum master’s degree in Education, Science, Business or Related Field Experience.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job.&nbsp;</li><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li><li>Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.</li></ul>

Graduate Teaching Admin, TExpL

About Alvernia University:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for developing the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.Job Summary:&nbsp;The Inaugural Program Director of the Exercise Science Program will be responsible for establishing and leading a dynamic and innovative program that meets the highest standards of academic excellence and professional practice. This leadership role involves the development and oversight of the curriculum, faculty recruitment, pursuit of and maintenance of program accreditation, and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the program's success.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exercise science or a related field, experience with accreditation processes, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills to build a program that will serve as a cornerstone of the university's health and wellness initiatives.Essential Functions:1. Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.2. Development and submission of a comprehensive application and self-study for initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Exercise Science and the American College of Sports Medicine.3. Ensure the curriculum aligns with accreditation standards.4. Assure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes.5. Foster strong community partnerships and develop internship placements.6. Be responsible for all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.7. Represent the Program as a member of the CHS Leadership Team.8. Provide supervision, administration, and coordination of the instructional staff in the academic and clinical phases of the educational program9. Teach undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science program.10. Oversee and organize recruitment and retention efforts.11. Active involvement in scholarship and service to the University.12. Apply best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement.13. Document student learning, interpret outcomes, and record grades.14. Maintain accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.15. Lead Programmatic Advisory Committee.16. Comply with all duties outlined in the University Faculty Handbook.Qualifications/Education:1. Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.2. Terminal Degree in Exercise Science or related field.3. Experience in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation4. Experience in Undergraduate Education.Physical Requirements:1. Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.3. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

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