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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Adjunct Medical-Surgical Clinical Instructor
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of Nursing in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct Clinical Instructor for Medical-Surgical Nursing. The Medical-Surgical Adjunct Clinical Instructor will teach in...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Speech-Language Pathology Faculty
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is seeking a 10month, tenuretrack faculty position within the Institute for Speech-Language Pathology. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interprofessional academic community and contribute to the growth of a f...
5h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking an innovative and strategic Director for its Center for Teaching and Learning. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Director will oversee the University's efforts to promote teachin...
5h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Shuttle Bus Driver - Part-time
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking a Part-Time Shuttle Bus Driver on our Chester campus. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation and provides support to all faculty, students and staff across campus. The schedule ...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Counselor in Undergraduate Admissions. This role is responsible for assisting students with the admissions process and other relevant aspects of the University. This role reports to the ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Coordinating Support Specialist
Chester, Pennsylvania
he Coordinating Support Specialist in the College of Health and Human Services reports to the Director of Institute Graduate Clinical Psychology in the College and provides support to interprofessional spaces, curriculum, events, and clinic...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Adjunct, Digital Media Informatics
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University's College of Arts & Sciences, Digital Media Informatics Program is accepting applications for highly qualified Adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Informatics (DMI 101) course in the Fall 2026 semester. Adjunct facul...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
Chester, Pennsylvania
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct professor of psychology. Applicants must have experience teaching and be dedicated to working collaborat...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Non-tenured Track
Chester, Pennsylvania
Reporting to the Dean, School of Nursing, the Assistant Professor of Nursing is a 10-month, non-tenure track position. This position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality nursing education through classroom, laboratory, and clinical...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Teaching Assistants- Substitutes, Child Development Center
Chester, Pennsylvania
Widener University is currently seeking Substitute Teaching Assistants to be responsible for providing high quality early childhood education to young children in our program; for the general supervision and management of children and work ...
4d
| Job Type | Part Time |