Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) instructors

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.

Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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: Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 03/24/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 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