EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Provost/Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Rosemont College invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost/Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Rosemont is a Carnegie medium masters comprehensive institution committed to a mission-based holistic and individual education in the Catholic tradition. The college is in a period of growth following an ambitious Strategic Plan unanimously approved in 2008.

The Provost/Vice President serves in the second highest position at the college, serves on the President's Senior Staff, serves as the institution's Chief Academic and Student Services Officer, and reports directly to the President. This is a 12-month full-time position.

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

• A terminal academic degree
• A minimum of 5 years of academic administrative experience
• Experience with student services
• Experience in a comprehensive masters and liberal arts tradition institution
  

Preferred:

• Demonstrated understanding of the breadth of experiences associated with a 21st century college offering liberal arts with professional opportunities and individual education
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional team leadership
• Demonstrated ability to strategically develop, implement, and assess programs
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact successfully with the multiple constituencies of a higher education community
• Experience related to budget oversight & development
• Professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity
• Administrative experience at the Dean/Department Head level
• Experience necessary to serve as the Chief Assessment Officer and a willingness to participate in fundraising

Application Procedures

The Provost/Vice President search committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 31, 2009.

Applicants are asked to electronically forward a current curriculum vitae, contact information for five references and a letter of interest that includes a statement addressing the qualifications listed above and the candidate's experience related to the job description. All inquiries, nominations, applications, and materials should be sent to Pam Talone at ptalone@rosemont.edu. All applications or expressions of interest will be handled confidentially until the short list of individuals to be invited for interviews is announced. References will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant. Salary commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor of Education

Rosemont College, located in suburban Philadelphia, is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Since 1921, thousands of students have benefited as recipients of an education from the world's only Catholic college offering Cornelia Connelly's "solid education" - one grounded in the liberal arts, but focused on developing the unique gifts of each person.

The Undergraduate College of Rosemont College is seeking a full-time faculty member in Education for a non-tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated background in special education and student assessment, as well as experience in both urban and suburban schools and districts.

This faculty position entails responsibility for teaching courses in the education discipline, including: Development of Education in the United States, Special Education, and Student Assessment. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses in Rosemont College's new General Education program. A full-time load is 12 credit hours; approximately 4 courses per semester.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to contribute in scholarship and service as defined by the Boyer model. The successful candidate will also be required to serve as an academic advisor to students majoring in Elementary Education and to assist with reports as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required, as is possession of either a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility or principal's certification Prior college/university teaching experience is preferred. The position is available for fall 2010, with an early August start date.

To apply, please send a cover letter including a brief statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the initial application. Official transcripts will be required of the finalists.), list of three references, and salary requirements to:

Office of Human Resources
Undergraduate College
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave.
Rosemont PA 19010

Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to employment@rosemont.edu.

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Rosemont College, located in suburban Philadelphia, is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Since 1921, thousands of students have benefited as recipients of an education from the world's only Catholic college offering Cornelia Connelly's "solid education" - one grounded in the liberal arts, but focused on developing the unique gifts of each person.

The Undergraduate College of Rosemont College is seeking a full-time faculty member in Religious Studies for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking an individual with a specialization in Catholic systematic theology. This faculty position entails responsibility for teaching courses throughout the religious studies discipline, including in the Survey of Catholicism, Ecclesiology, Christology, and Sacraments. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses at the introductory level or in Rosemont College's new General Education program. These courses can fulfill the College's religious studies requirements or be interdisciplinary courses that will meet requirements in areas of our GE curriculum such as ethics, sustainability, or global awareness. A full-time load is 12 credit hours; approximately 4 courses per semester.

In addition to teaching the successful candidate is expected to contribute in scholarship and service as defined by the Boyer model.

A Ph. D. or S.T.D. is required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. The position is available for fall 2010, with an August start date.

To apply, please send a cover letter including a brief statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the initial application. Official transcripts will be required of the finalists.), and list of three references to:

Office of Human Resources
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave.
Rosemont PA 19010

Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to employment@rosemont.edu

Adjunct Instructor - ePublishing online course

The Graduate Publishing Program at Rosemont College, a national leader in the field, invites applications for an adjunct instructor to design and teach Introduction to ePublishing. This course will be developed in an online accelerated version to begin in March, 2010. Instructor needs to be available immediately to begin course development and design, working with professional course designers assigned by the web 2.0 instructional platform used by the College.

Qualified applicants will possess significant industry experience. Qualifications include a master's degree and previous experience teaching adult college students in the publishing/design field. This course introduces students to the world of ePublishing and the steps from acquisition and content development to publication and dissemination of the genres of ePublishing, including ebooks, print on demand, wireless/mobile, blogs, web and email publishing, etc.

Review the Publishing Program at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/graduate/academics/publishing/study.php and submit your c.v., links to online samples of your work, and a cover letter addressing how your experience in the industry, academic preparation, and teaching will enhance the Graduate Publishing Program's digital offerings. Submit materials to employment@rosemont.edu.

Adjunct Instructor - Online Marketing in the Publishing Industry

The Graduate Publishing Program at Rosemont College invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach Online Marketing in the Summer of 2010, Session II.

Qualified applicants will possess significant industry experience, a Master's Degree, and previous experience teaching adult college students within the publishing/marketing field. The course will focus on marketing online in a publishing context, i.e. for a variety of print and electronic text products and authors/creators. Summer courses run for seven weeks and meet twice weekly in the evenings. The course will also be developed and launched in an online version.

Review the Publishing Program at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/graduate/academics/publishing/study.php and submit your c.v., links to online samples of your work, and a cover letter addressing how your experience in the industry, academic preparation, and teaching will enhance the Graduate Publishing Program's offerings.  

Submit materials to employment@rosemont.edu.

Adjunct Instructor - Religious Studies

The School of Professional Studies at Rosemont College invites applications for adjunct instructors to develop and teach new General Education courses in the accelerated Bachelor's degree programs. The School of Professional Studies offers six tracks leading to the Bachelor's degree in Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, for adult, working students. All courses are five weeks in duration and are offered both online and on the ground in suburban Philadelphia, Center City, and West Philadelphia. Candidates must be able to teach in any of these formats/locations. Successful candidates will be expected to teach approved new courses early in 2010.

Religious Studies: Introduction to Islam, Introduction to Judaism, Introduction to Hinduism, Introduction to Buddhism.

Required Qualifications: A doctorate in the field of the specific courses proposed; experience teaching and designing courses both online and on the ground to adult learners at the college level; experience with accelerated, student-centered, and outcomes-based instruction.

Candidates should review the website at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/ and all information concerning the undergraduate General Education requirements at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/professional/academics/gened.php.

Your cover letter should specify particular courses you would propose to develop, and your qualifications for designing and teaching them to adult students both online and on the ground.

Please attach a curriculum vitae and three references (preferably one from a former student, one from a supervisor, and one from an academic or professional colleague), with email and phone contact information for each, to: employment@rosemont.edu.

Adjunct Instructors - History

The School of Professional Studies at Rosemont College invites applications for adjunct instructors to develop and teach new General Education courses in the accelerated Bachelor's degree programs. The School of Professional Studies offers six tracks leading to the Bachelor's degree in Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, for adult, working students. All courses are five weeks in duration and are offered both online and on the ground in suburban Philadelphia, Center City, and West Philadelphia. Candidates must be able to teach in any of these formats/locations. Successful candidates will be expected to teach approved new courses early in 2010.

History: Introductory topics in world history. Candidates are encouraged to suggest topics that will stimulate diverse non-majors' engagement with a variety of national histories, particularly those of Africa and Asia.

Required Qualifications: A doctorate in the field of the specific courses proposed; experience teaching and designing courses both online and on the ground to adult learners at the college level; experience with accelerated, student-centered, and outcomes-based instruction.

Candidates should review the website at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/ and all information concerning the undergraduate General Education requirements at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/professional/academics/gened.php.

Your cover letter should specify particular courses you would propose to develop, and your qualifications for designing and teaching them to adult students both online and on the ground.

Please attach a curriculum vitae and three references (preferably one from a former student, one from a supervisor, and one from an academic or professional colleague), with email and phone contact information for each, to: employment@rosemont.edu.

Adjunct Instructor - Science

The School of Professional Studies at Rosemont College invites applications for adjunct instructors to develop and teach new General Education courses in the accelerated Bachelor's degree programs. The School of Professional Studies offers six tracks leading to the Bachelor's degree in Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, for adult, working students. All courses are five weeks in duration and are offered both online and on the ground in suburban Philadelphia, Center City, and West Philadelphia. Candidates must be able to teach in any of these formats/locations. Successful candidates will be expected to teach approved new courses early in 2010.

Science: Non-lab introductory science courses (use of virtual and simulated activities encouraged). Candidates are encouraged to suggest topics that will stimulate non-majors' engagement with science. These courses must be college-level, but not require math beyond the level of high school algebra.

Required Qualifications: A doctorate in the field of the specific courses proposed; experience teaching and designing courses both online and on the ground to adult learners at the college level; experience with accelerated, student-centered, and outcomes-based instruction.

Candidates should review the website at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/ and all information concerning the undergraduate General Education requirements at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/professional/academics/gened.php.

Your cover letter should specify particular courses you would propose to develop, and your qualifications for designing and teaching them to adult students both online and on the ground.

Please attach a curriculum vitae and three references (preferably one from a former student, one from a supervisor, and one from an academic or professional colleague), with email and phone contact information for each, to: employment@rosemont.edu.

Adjunct Instructor - Sustainability

The School of Professional Studies at Rosemont College invites applications for adjunct instructors to develop and teach new General Education courses in the accelerated Bachelor's degree programs. The School of Professional Studies offers six tracks leading to the Bachelor's degree in Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, for adult, working students. All courses are five weeks in duration and are offered both online and on the ground in suburban Philadelphia, Center City, and West Philadelphia. Candidates must be able to teach in any of these formats/locations. Successful candidates will be expected to teach approved new courses early in 2010.

Sustainability: Any disciplinary or inter-disciplinary approach to environmental issues, sustainable use of resources, etc.

Required Qualifications: A doctorate in the field of the specific courses proposed; experience teaching and designing courses both online and on the ground to adult learners at the college level; experience with accelerated, student-centered, and outcomes-based instruction.

Candidates should review the website at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/ and all information concerning the undergraduate General Education requirements at http://www.rosemont.edu/gps2/professional/academics/gened.php.

Your cover letter should specify particular courses you would propose to develop, and your qualifications for designing and teaching them to adult students both online and on the ground.

Please attach a curriculum vitae and three references (preferably one from a former student, one from a supervisor, and one from an academic or professional colleague), with email and phone contact information for each, to: employment@rosemont.edu.

Adjunct Instructor of Urban Education Course

The Graduate Education Program at Rosemont College, which offers the M.A. in Elementary Education, invites applications for an adjunct instructor in the field of urban education. The course will start in May, 2010. This accelerated course is taught over an eight-week period during evening hours once a week on our Suburban Philadelphia campus.

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of a Master's degree with exceptional academic preparation in the field of the course, evidence of substantial teaching practice preferably in urban elementary classrooms, and higher education teaching experience.

To apply, please send a letter of interest along with curriculum vitae, and three references with email and phone contact information to: employment@rosemont.edu. Applications will be reviewed before March 15, 2010.

Office of Human Resources
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010

Adjunct Instructor for History and Philosophy of Education

The Graduate Education Program at Rosemont College, which offers the M.A. in Elementary Education, invites applications for an adjunct instructor in the field of history and philosophy of education in the United States. The course will start in August, 2010. This accelerated course is taught over an eight-week period during evening hours once a week on our Suburban Philadelphia campus.

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of a Master's degree with exceptional academic preparation in the field of the course, and higher education teaching experience.

To apply, please send a letter of interest along with curriculum vitae, and three references with email and phone contact information to: employment@rosemont.edu. Applications will be reviewed before March 15, 2010.

Office of Human Resources
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010

Adjunct Instructor of Graduate Math/Science Education Course

The Graduate Education Program at Rosemont College invites applications for an adjunct instructor of a Math/Science elementary education course to be offered in March, 2010.

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of a Master's degree, with exceptional academic preparation in mathematics and science education or any of the math or science disciplines, experience in teaching math and science in elementary schools, and higher education teaching experience. The Graduate Education courses are taught in accelerated weekly evening classes over an eight-week period on Rosemont's suburban Philadelphia campus.

To apply, please send a letter of interest before February 10, 2010, along with curriculum vitae, and three references with email and phone contact information to: employment@rosemont.edu.

Office of Human Resources
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010

Adjunct Instructor for Graduate Social Studies Education Course

The Graduate Education Program at Rosemont College invites applications for an adjunct instructor of a social studies education course to be offered in March, 2010.

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum of a Master's degree with exceptional academic preparation in social studies education or any of the social studies disciplines, experience in teaching the social studies in elementary schools, and higher education teaching experience. The Graduate Education courses are taught in accelerated weekly evening classes over an eight-week period on Rosemont's suburban Philadelphia campus.

To apply, please send a letter of interest before February 10, 2010, along with curriculum vitae, and three references with email and phone contact information to: employment@rosemont.edu.

Office of Human Resources
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010

Managing Director of Communication

Summary:

The Managing Director of Communication is primarily responsible for projecting a positive image of Rosemont College in all internal and external communications. The Managing Director supervises the Director of Public Relations, the Director of Publications, and the Web Manager. The Managing Director is responsible for all advertising and marketing done by the College. The Managing Director works closely with the Vice President for Enrollment Management, as well as the Assistant Vice President for the Campaign for Rosemont College, and the Director of Alumni Relations. Must have superior written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's degree and previous communication management experience required. Evening and weekend work required for campus events. Applications must include writing samples.

Specific duties include:

1) Development, execution, and evaluation, with appropriate respective staff, of an external communication plan and timeline for each Academic Year for a) Rosemont College, b) prospective students of the Undergraduate College, c) prospective students of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, d) donors, friends, and alumni, e) the general public.

2) Development, execution, and evaluation, with appropriate respective staff, of an internal communication plan and timeline for a) current UC students, b) current GPS students, c) faculty, d) staff and administrators, e) trustees.

3) Oversight of the creation and implementation a new graphic identity guide based on the College's current brand.

4) Oversight of the creation and implementation key messaging based on the College's current brand.

5) Oversight of the re-development of the College's website.

6) Oversight of the integration of social media and networking tools into communication plans.

7) Oversight of all purchased advertising and promotional activities.

8) Writing, proofreading, and/or final approval of all communication material, including all publications, periodicals, press releases, web content, and official College correspondence.

9) Development and implementation of a tool for tracking project progress, and budgets (including ROI) of all communication tools, practices, and initiatives.

10) All other duties as assigned by the Vice-President for College Relations.

Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Part-time (Seasonal/Year round recruiting responsibilities)
FLSA Designation - Non-Exempt

Rosemont College, a NCAA Division III and Colonial States Athletic Conference member seeks candidates for the part-time position of Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse for the Athletics Department. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will be responsible for the organization and management of the new men’s lacrosse program. This individual must have strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills in order to teach/coach, recruit and deal with others both inside and outside the College.

This is a new program as part of Rosemont College’s major strategic plan inclusive of the transition to a co-educational institution in 2009-2010. The person hired for the position will spend the remainder of the 2009-2010, and the full 2010-2011 academic years, recruiting with the intent to begin varsity competition in the 2011-2012 year. Men’s lacrosse is the only sport to be added in the third and final phase of Rosemont’s additions in the co-educational transition, and will complete our minimum sponsorships for NCAA DIII men’s sports.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions which, are not listed in any particular order of importance or significance:

1. Recruiting: identifies prospective student-athletes qualified for admission to Rosemont College; effectively communicates with prospective student-athletes; effectively communicates and coordinates recruitment efforts with Rosemont’s Office of Admissions.
2. Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience: demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy; promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes and assistant coach.
3. Program Administration: operates within all College, Colonial State Athletic Conference and NCAA III guidelines; schedules practices; maintains inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies; carry out team travel according to established policies and procedures; effectively communicates within the Department and with the College community on matters pertaining to program.
4. Supervision: identifies, hires, trains and evaluates assistant coach, including volunteers; ensures that assistant coach/volunteer adhere to all College, Colonial State Athletic Conference and NCAA III guidelines.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent required. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Two to three years experience in coaching at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience. Experience in start-up programs a plus.
3. Ability to recruit outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment.
4. Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting.
5. A commitment to providing a positive role model and leadership to the team as well as excellent communication skills are required.
6. Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the College and its programs, personnel, and philosophies.
7. Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Pennsylvania and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
8. Successful clearance of a criminal history record check.

Applications will be accepted immediately. The interview process will commence the week of Oct 26, 2009 until the position is filled.

Please submit letters of interest and resumes to:
Office of Human Resources, Rosemont College 1400 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010

fax: 610-527-0341 or email: employment@rosemont.edu
Rosemont is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer ~ For more information go to www.rosemont.edu

College Bookstore Cashier/Sales Associate

Position available: Cashier/Sales Associate
Start day: Immediately though Mid September (possible PART time after rush)

The Rosemont College Bookstore is seeking a flexible, customer service oriented individual to assist in the daily operations of the bookstore.

Cash handling, customer service and merchandising experience preferred.

Please apply directly via email employment@rosemont.edu

Public Safety Officer
Full-Time

Rosemont College is currently looking for a Full-Time Public Safety Officer. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, enforce College rules and regulations, and protect life and property within the College Community. Uphold laws of the Commonwealth. Primarily assigned to vehicle, foot, or bicycle patrol.

Candidates should have prior campus security or law enforcement experience desired. Must possess good interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities. Must submit to a background check including criminal history. Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be in good physical condition to respond to emergencies and handle criminal incidents in accordance with other officers of Campus Safety. Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Housekeeper
Full-Time, Year-Round Position.

The Department of Facility Services is looking for a hard-working, conscientious housekeeping/custodial professional familiar with housekeeping duties. The Housekeeper reports to the Assistant Director of Facility Services.

Duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning and maintaining assigned area consistent with both policy and instructions. Good knowledge of bathroom cleaning & sanitizing required. Ability to communicate and show excellent customer service to our customers required. Excellent opportunity to obtain an accelerated degree while working on our beautiful suburban campus.

Candidates must have the ability to lift 20lbs, work as a team or with limited supervision, and have knowledge of the proper use of cleaning chemicals.