Widener University
Over the past 200 years, Widener has built a reputation for putting students on the inside track to successful careers and futures.
A Powerful Education. A Respected Degree.
Widener is known for investing in the personal and professional success of every student—undergraduates and graduates, adults and lifelong learners. Across more than 60 programs, including those offered at the associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral level, Widener prepares the next generation of professionals while informing the future of the professions they go on to lead.
A short train ride from Center City, Philadelphia, Widener's safe and welcoming campus serves as a launchpad for an ambitious, hardworking community of students. One-on-one career guidance helps students land prestigious co-ops and internships. And faculty mentors open doors for breakthrough research. These experiences set Widener students apart in the marketplace.
Prepared for success by a university-wide focus on professional leadership development, our graduates enjoy fast starts and often advance to management positions, posting a median post-graduate salary well above the national average.
OUR MISSION
Empowering our community of learners to discover and create better futures.
OUR VALUES
Widener University is committed to the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence. They unite us as we hold ourselves and others accountable to support them through our actions.
- Respect: We care for and honor the dignity of all in our community.
- Integrity: We stand courageously, in thought and action for what is ethical.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and support others in our community to achieve excellence in all they do.
Work at Widener
Join a top-tier, nationally-ranked university dedicated to innovation and research; empowering communities; and creating a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive campus.
Want to know what it's like working for one of the top Philadelphia-area colleges?
Now's the time to find out. Widener welcomes qualified candidates to apply to join our community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and will gladly assist applicants who are unable to complete the application online or are in need of an accommodation.
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IT Infrastructure Network Technician
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking an IT Infrastructure Network Technician in LIS, IT Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure Networking and Telecommunications, this role provides support to Widener Univ...
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Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a Senior Cataloging Assistant in the Wolfgram Memorial Library. Reporting to the Head of Collections & Resource Management, the Senior Cataloging Assistant performs a variety of bibliographic duties i...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in structural engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering. Reporting to the department Chair, this role provides support to the civil engineering...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing and Project Management
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking an Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing and Project Management. Reporting to the Vice President, Administration and Finance, the Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing & Project Management provi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of History is seeking a part-time instructor to teach two introductory Western Civilization courses - French Revolution to the Present. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to): Essential duties: Teach two ...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of Art and Music is seeking a part-time instructor to teach two sections of a Western music survey during the Fall 2025 semester. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to): Essential duties: Teach two introd...
7d
| Job Type | Part Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of English and Creative Writing in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct professor of English (first-year writing). Applicants must have experience teaching fi...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor of French. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Francophone language, ...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Human Resources Information Systems Manager
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is current seeking a Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Manager in the Office of Human Resources. The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Manager reports to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources,...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Humanities Division at Widener University is currently seeking an adjunct instructor of Philosophy for the 2025-26 academic year. A maximum teaching load of 3-3 is constituted by courses in Ethics and Business Ethics. DUTIES AND RESPONS...
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| Job Type | Full Time |