Faculty Employment Opportunities
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Music Production
The Lebanon Valley College Department of Music invites applications for the position of program director and assistant professor of music production. This is a full-time, nine-month, three-year renewable position, beginning in August 2026.
Candidates must have professional experience in: audio engineering, mixing and mastering, spatial audio, podcasting, or related courses that fit the candidates’ strengths. Program director duties include setting strategic vision, maintaining on-campus recording studios, administrative duties, and curriculum oversight relating to the music production program. Previous teaching experience, a collaborative spirit, and continued scholarly activity is paramount. The successful candidate will be expected to recruit and retain exceptional students.
Qualifications include a master’s degree (required). While a terminal degree is preferred, candidates with exceptional and varied experience in the music industry will be considered.
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing professional experience, interest in teaching, and ability to meet job requirements; a curriculum vitae/resume; and three professional references with current contact information. Please submit all materials through Career Center | Recruitment. Review of candidate materials will begin February 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Voice
The Lebanon Valley College Department of Music invites applications for the position of assistant professor of voice beginning in August 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month, three-year renewable position with potential for tenure-track conversion after the initial renewal period.
Candidates should be experienced performers and educators, prepared to teach courses in song interpretation, song literature, and diction, as well as private voice lessons for both majors and non-majors in a variety of styles, including classical, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial music. Candidates should have functional piano skills for the private studio. The successful candidate will also work to support the growth of the department’s opera and musical theatre programs.
SA voice is preferred, though TB voices will be strongly considered. The department seeks a colleague who is eager to contribute to the continued success and future development of a nearly 50-student voice area, known for producing graduates who excel as performers, educators, and arts leaders.
Qualifications include a minimum of a master’s degree, demonstrated performance ability, and evidence of a collaborative and student-centered teaching philosophy. Applicants should submit: a cover letter addressing professional experience, professional interests in teaching, and ability to meet job requirements; a curriculum vitae/résumé; two current video performances and the contact information for three professional references. Please submit all materials through Career Center | Recruitment. Review of candidate materials will begin February 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Organ and Piano
The Lebanon Valley College Department of Music invites applications for the position of assistant professor of Organ and Piano. This is a full-time, nine-month, three-year renewable contract position, beginning in August 2026. Candidates must have professional experience in private organ and piano instruction, church music, accompanying soloists and chamber ensembles, and class piano. Additional possible duties include administering piano competency, handbell ensemble, and overseeing the international student exchange program. Previous teaching experience, a collaborative spirit, and continued scholarly activity is paramount. The successful candidate will be expected to recruit and retain exceptional students. A doctorate degree in organ or one of the other domains as outlined above is preferred. Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional performing and teaching experience may be considered. Applicants should submit: (1) cover letter addressing professional experience, interest in teaching, and ability to meet job requirements; (2) curriculum vitae/resume; and (3) three professional references with current contact information. Please submit all materials through Career Center | Recruitment. Review of candidate materials will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled.
Founding Chair of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program
Lebanon Valley College invites nominations and applications for the position of Founding Chair in the developing Master of Occupational Therapy Program (MSOT). This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will provide dynamic, entrepreneurial leadership in developing, launching, and securing accreditation for this innovative, hybrid-delivery graduate program. The founding chair will be responsible for all aspects of program development, including curriculum design, accreditation application, faculty recruitment, space planning, and establishing clinical partnerships. The MSOT program will utilize a hybrid model, combining online learning with intensive on-campus lab experiences. The chair position is fully on campus / in person.
The newly developing program will join the other existing health science programs including Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Nursing, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Exercise Science, and Athletic Training. The MSOT program will utilize lab space in the 60,000 sq ft Arnold Health Professions Pavilion which includes flexible classroom space with technologies that enhance teaching, a full equipped human performance lab, and a ten-table gross anatomy lab. Adjacent space in our newly built Nursing building also includes simulation labs and a home health set-up.
The ideal candidate will have an academic terminal degree (PhD, EdD, ScD) and have current NBCOT certification and eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of experience as an OT, including three years of full-time academic experience at the post-baccalaureate level. Candidates must have experience in administration, curriculum development, and ACOTE accreditation processes. Candidates also must have experience with hybrid or online educational delivery models. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials: letter of interest, current CV, and contact information for three professional references through Career Center | Recruitment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
The Lebanon Valley College Department of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of assistant professor of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate is preferably a Criminologist, however a candidate with training in Sociology, Political Science or History who can explain the social origins of crime would qualify. This is a full-time, nine-month, 3-year renewable position beginning in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching a broad variety of undergraduate courses in criminal justice and criminology such as the Introduction to Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice; Victimology; and Corrections. Candidates should have an excellent record of teaching with a demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate level and possess a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field. ABD’s will be considered but the doctorate must be completed before starting date. Additional responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours, attending faculty and department meetings, advising students, and assisting in the recruiting and retention of students.
Interested applicants should submit; (1) cover letter addressing teaching experience, philosophy, and ability to meet job requirements (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) three professional references with current contact information. Please submit all materials through Career Center | Recruitment. Review of candidate materials will begin on November 10 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Join the Lebanon Valley College Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology!
We are excited to invite qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting July 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive academic community dedicated to excellence in speech-language pathology education and clinical practice. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate (EdD, PhD, or ABD), with priority given to expertise in medical pediatrics, augmentative and alternative communication, and cleft and craniofacial disorders. Candidates must also possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC/SLP) from ASHA and have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a speech-language pathologist. The successful candidate will teach two graduate-level medical pediatric courses:
- SLP 721: Pediatric Swallowing (2 credits, Fall)
- SLP 747: Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Disorders (2 credits, Spring)
Additional duties include providing clinical supervision in their areas of expertise, advising both undergraduate and graduate students, supporting student research, and contributing to our vibrant on-campus clinical program. Faculty members also engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching, academic advising, and clinical supervision.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials through Career Center | Recruitment:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated educator who will inspire the next generation of speech-language pathologists and contribute to the ongoing success of the department! Please contact Dr. Michelle Scesa, search committee chair, with any questions, scesa@lvc.edu.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Lebanon Valley College invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, tenure track, assistant/associate professor of physical therapy in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Responsibilities include teaching and active participation in scholarly activities, clinical activities, and professional service. Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in, but not limited to, biomechanics, clinical examination, and/or clinical interventions.
Anticipated start date is January 2026; salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Completion of an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in Physical Therapy or a related discipline or being enrolled in a post-professional doctoral program is preferred. Previous teaching experience and evidence of scholarship is also preferred. Pennsylvania licensure eligibility is required.
Applicants should submit: (1) cover letter addressing teaching experience and philosophy (1-2 pages), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research focus (1-2 pages), (4) the contact information of three professional references. Please submit all materials through Career Center | Recruitment Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The College’s Physical Therapy program is fully accredited and is currently housed in the newly constructed 60,000 sq ft Arnold Health Professions Pavilion which includes flexible classroom space with technologies that enhance teaching, a fully equipped human performance lab, a ten-table gross anatomy lab, and a robust faculty office suite, and houses our student-run free physical therapy clinic. Nine full-time faculty members, supplemented by a number of adjunct instructors, are responsible for the instruction of the professional phase of the curriculum. Please refer to https://www.lvc.edu/physical-therapy/ for more information about the department.
Lebanon Valley College is committed to excellence through its employment practices and welcomes applicants with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. The College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and staff and promotes a culture of accountability, student centeredness, professionalism, inclusiveness, respect, and empowerment.