Work@LVC
Lebanon Valley College is a private, residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 1,630 students and a tradition of excellence in teaching. Located in south central Pennsylvania, the College is within a two-hour drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Annually placed in the top tier of comparable institutions in the region, LVC is also ranked in the top three in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 list of “Great Schools at Great Prices.” LVC has enjoyed and benefited from a period of sustained growth including student enrollment and extensive new construction and renovation to existing facilities.
Faculty Openings
Teaching Fellowship in Sociology and Criminal Justice
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a nine-month, full-time teaching fellowship starting August 2013. The successful candidate will teach three courses during the fall semester and four courses during the spring semester. Courses in sociology include, but may not be limited to, “Introduction to Sociology” and “Research Methods.” Teaching interests in criminal justice should include ethics in criminal justice, juvenile justice, substance abuse, white collar crime, policing, and corrections. The fellow will receive $35,000 (nine-month salary), medical benefits, and $750 for professional travel. Applicants must have attained A.B.D. status or a recent Ph.D. and have experience in college-level teaching, including a variety of teaching modalities to reach students with different learning styles. This is a one year, non-tenure track position. Electronic versions of letters of application along with curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to work@lvc.edu. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Additional information about the College can be found at www.lvc.edu and about the department at www.lvc.edu/sociology-criminal-justice.
Faculty Position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (August 2013)
Lebanon Valley College invites applications for a 12-month, full-time faculty position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Requirements include completion of an academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.) in physical therapy or related field, and Pennsylvania licensure eligibility. Consideration will be given to physical therapists with a clinical doctoral degree (D.P.T.) who have an additional academic degree/clinical certification, as well as doctoral students in the dissertation phase of their degree. Responsibilities include teaching and active participation in scholarly activity, clinical activities, and professional service. Candidates should possess demonstrated expertise in the area of exercise science, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation and prior teaching experience.
The Physical Therapy Program is fully accredited and is housed in state-of-the-art facilities, along with athletics. These facilities, which are completely adapted for individuals with disabilities, include a comprehensive fitness center, multiple gymnasiums, an Olympic size swimming pool, indoor track, and wellness pool. Eight full-time faculty members, supplemented by a number of adjunct instructors, are responsible for the instruction of the professional phase of the curriculum. More information about the department can be found at http://www.lvc.edu/physical-therapy/index.aspx.
The anticipated starting date for this position is August 2013. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, separate teaching and research interest statements, curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for up to three professional references to work@lvc.edu.
Adjunct Faculty Openings
Currently, there are no adjunct faculty openings.
Administrative Openings
Currently, there are no administrative openings.
Staff Openings
Currently, there are no staff openings.
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Lebanon Valley College is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions, including all hiring decisions, are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion/creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or possession of a GED Certificate in lieu of a high school diploma, or any trait protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and/or College policy. The College strives to hire the most qualified individuals.