Employment Opportunites at Saint Francis University

 

Saint Francis University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  View our nondiscrimination policy.

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About Campus

 

Saint Francis University is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the country, and the oldest celebrating Franciscan values. Our scenic campus sits on a mountain top in Loretto, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. The safety and security of our campus community is of primary importance. Crime information and statistics for the university may be view in the SFU Clery Report online  or you may request an electronic copy. statistics.

 

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

 

How to Apply

Questions? Contact Us

Phone: (814) 472-3264 
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Address: PO Box 600, Loretto, PA, 15940 


Office of Human Resources 

Administrative/Staff

  • Assistant Golf Professional- Reviewing Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by August 11, 2023 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time position of Assistant Golf Professional at Immergrun Golf Course.  The Assistant Golf Professional is responsible to the Director of Immergrun Operations to provide technical and managerial supervision of facilities and staff as needed.  Assists in the promotion of golfing activities by organizing and running clubs, tournaments, and leagues.  Oversees all aspects in the running of the golf course proshop.

    High School Graduate or equivalent with at least two years' experience working in a golf shop under a class "A" Professional.  PGA Apprentice preferred but not required.  College/University course work in recreation, physical education, business management, finance, or accounting may be substituted for up to six months experience working in a golf shop.  Excellent communication, problem solving skills, and the ability to work with other people, both internally (departments and students) and externally with alumni is essential.  Excellent computer skills including Microsoft products.  Accurate data entry skills and a commitment to customer service are required.  Ability to work extended hours during golf and holiday seasons.

    Complete an application, then submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

  • Chief of Police- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by September 19, 2023 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time 12-month position of Chief of Police in the Department of University Police. The Chief of Police is directly responsible to the Vice President for Finance & Administration for serving as principal advisor regarding law enforcement operations, for acting as primary investigator, and for the hiring, supervision, and training of police officers and dispatchers.  This is a uniformed position and the Chief is expected to perform duties of an officer as well.  He/She maintains excellent relationships with local fire and emergency response agencies and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and other professional organizations.

    Must possess ACT120 upon hire and bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field, five years of work experience in law enforcement or public safety (higher education experience a plus). Strong supervisory skills and advanced training and experience in criminal investigations.  Must possess working knowledge of law enforcement activities, facility security, crime prevention, police records, maintenance, traffic safety and enforcement, a working knowledge of local, state and federal laws as applied to university law enforcement; excellent oral and written communications skills; and valid driver's license.  Must be committed to a philosophy of providing friendly, knowledgeable service.

    Complete an online application, then submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

  • Graduate Assistants - Accepting Applications

    Graduate Assistantships are offered at Saint Francis University in a variety of academic and administrative departments throughout campus.

     

    Current Open Positions:

    • GA- Center for Teaching & Learning
    • GA- Men's & Women's Volleyball
    • GA-Women's Bowling
    • GA-Sports Information Department (4 positions)
    • GA- Men's Golf
    • GA- Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
    • GA- Men's & Women's Track & Field
    • GA- Advancement
    • GA-School of Professional Studies
    • GA- University Bands
    • GA- Career Services
    • GA- Residence Life
    • GA- Graduate Education

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Acceptance to one of the University's graduate programs as a full-time student
    • Each department may have additional requirements (ex. athletics- coaching/playing experience)
    • Once hired, completion of a Graduate Assistant contract through Academic Affairs- terms to be determined between the sponsoring department and the Graduate Assistant.  If hired in an athletic coaching position another contract is issued from Human Resources.

    Tuition Remission:

    • Graduate assistants are eligible for full tuition remission for up to 9 credits per semester.  Summer varies according to each department.  Positions as a coach within Athletics may offer a stipend in addition to tuition remission
    • Fees, books and additional credits are the responsibility of the Graduate Assistant

    Questions:

    • For questions about GA- Center for Teaching & Learning please contact Briana Keith.
    • For questions about GA- Men's & Women's Volleyball please contact Sara McMullen or Michael Rumbaugh.
    • For questions about GA- Women's Bowling please contact Ashley Bingham.
    • For questions about GA- Sports Information Department please contact David Musil.
    • For questions about GA- Men's Golf please contact Jim Brazil.
    • For questions about GA- Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field please contact Doug Hoover
    • For questions about GA- Advancement please contact Cindy Henderson.
    • For questions about GA-School of Professional Studies please contact Sherri Link.
    • For questions about GA-University Bands please contact Jonathan Neff.
    • For questions about GA-Career Services please contact Beth McGregor.
    • For questions about GA- Residence Life please contact Don Miles.
    • For questions about GA- Graduate Education please contact Melissa Peppetti.

    Applying  for Current or Future GA Positions:

  • Operations & Events Specialist, Division of Professional Studies-Reviewing Applications/Interviewing

    Search Status: Application material received by July 1, 2023 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time 12-month position of Operations & Events Specialist in Division of Professional Studies.  The Operations & Events Specialist is responsible to the Dean or their designee to perform various administrative level, complex, responsible, and confidential support duties relating to and support Division of Professional Studies in the fast paced, dynamic world of online education.  The Operations & Events Specialist will support duties related to the recruitment, enrollment, advising, and student success of all online students.

    Associate degree and/or 3 years of experience working in related areas such as admissions, enrollment management, account management, advertising/marketing, and/or related experience.  Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.  Superior communication and presentations skills, both written and oral.  Team players with demonstrated maturity in working with adult and non traditional student populations.  Independent, self-starter with strong prioritization, project management and coordination skills; and ability to excel in a fluid, fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.  Skilled at efficiently and effectively solving problems independently within defined department and institutional policies and procedures.  Demonstrated skill with technology and social media platforms.  Ability to create and analyze reports showcasing key indicators using Excel; accurate data entry skills in Microsoft Suite.  Experience with Salesforce and project management system is a plus, but not required.  Ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects and tasks.  Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

    Complete an online application, then submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE.

  • Police Officer- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Position is open until filled.

     

    Saint Francis University invites applications for the vacant position of a 12-month full time Campus Police Officer within the University Police Department.  Successful candidates must have and maintain a current PA driver's license;  Ability to obtain a PA License to Carry a Firearm; Must possess ACT120; Knowledge in criminal investigation and report writing.  The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and effective in public relations.  Good written and oral abilities are strongly desired.  Shift work required.  Successful candidate must also have the ability to pass a Background Check, Physical, and Drug test. 

     

    Anyone interested in applying may do so by filling out an application, then submitting a letter of application, resume, along with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

     

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students staff, and faculty , and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE

Athletics

  • Assistant Coach, Field Hockey- Accepting Applications

    Status Search: Application material received by August 21, 2023 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University, a NCAA Division I institution, invites applications for the full time position of Assistant Coach, Field Hockey.  The Assistant Coach is responsible to the Head Coach to assist with all aspects of the program including on field coaching, practice planning, travel planning, recruiting, academic monitoring, fundraising and scheduling.

    The successful candidate must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of Saint Francis University and the NCAA.  In addition, the candidate must understand and actively support the mission of the Department of Athletics and Saint Francis University.

    Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university. One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Applicant must have playing and/or coaching experience and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.  Division I playing/coaching experience is preferred.

    Apply online and then submit a letter of application, resume, and names and addresses and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE.

     

  • Graduate Assistant- Accepting Applications

    Saint Francis University invites applications for the following Graduate Assistant positions in the Athletic Department:

     

    GA- Men's & Women's Volleyball

    GA- Women's Bowling

    GA- Sports Information Department (3-4 positions)

    GA- Men's Golf

    GA- Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
    GA- Men's & Women's Track & Field

     

     

    Saint Francis University, is a member of the NCAA Division I competing in the Northeast Conference.  The candidates must have a commitment to adhering to all rules and regulations of Saint Francis University, the Northeast Conference, and the NCAA.  In addition,  the candidates must understand and actively support the mission of the Department of Athletics and Saint Francis  University.

     

    Bachelor's degree required.  Intercollegiate competitive or coaching experience required for coaching positions.  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential.

     

    Compensation for the position is tuition remission in a Saint Francis University Master's degree program, plus a stipend if coaching.  The successful candidate must apply and be admitted to a Saint Francis University's masters program in order to qualify for the positions.

     

    Questions regarding  specific GA positions please contact one of the following:

     

    Questions regarding the Men's and Women's Volleyball GA should be directed to either Sara McMullen (SMcMullen@francis.edu) Head Coach Women or Michael Rumbaugh (MRumbaugh@francis.edu) Head Coach Men.

     

    Questions regarding Sports Information Department GAs should be directed to David Musil (DMusil@francis.edu) Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications.

     

    Questions regarding Women's Bowling GA should be directed to Ashley Bingham (ABingham@francis.edu) Head Coach.

     

    Questions regarding Men's Golf GA should be directed to Derek Tyson (DTyson@francis.edu) Head Coach, Men's Golf/Manager, Golf Pro Shop.

     

    General Questions can be directed to Lisa Swope (LSwope@francis.edu) Senior Associate AD for Athletic Operations/SWA.

     

    Apply online and then submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of references to positions@francis.edu.

     

    Applications accepted until the position is filled.

     

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE

     

     

Faculty

  • Assistant Professor of Psychology, Nontenure Track- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by November 17, 2023 will receive primary consideration, but the position is open until filled.

    Saint Francis University, a Division I athletic institution offering a mixture of liberal arts and pre-professional bachelor's and master's degrees, invites applications for a nontenure track assistant professor position in the Psychology and Social Work Department beginning Fall 2024.  This position is open to applicants who specialize in one of the following areas: Developmental , Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Personality, and/or Social Psychology. Successful candidate will be open to teaching mainly in-person; web-enhanced and online teaching opportunities using Canvas are also supported by our Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.  Primary teaching responsibilities include a combination of some of the following undergraduate courses: Developmental Psychology, Personality, Pscyhopathology, and Introductory Psychology.  Other possible courses could include Women and Gender, Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, Sport Psychology, Health & Exercise Psychology,  Applied Topics in Psychology, and other seminar-style courses for the core curriculum.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach 12 credits per semester (fall & spring), with the exact courses determined based on expertise.

    Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, use of active pedagogies, multicultural education, and departmental/university service.  Interest in involving undergraduate psychology majors in internship supervision and research is preferred, in the process of mentoring students for entry into either graduate programs or for immediate post-baccalaureate employment. Other opportunities exist to engage in curricular and co-curricular initiatives, including community-engaged pedagogy, a new Animal-Assisted Health and Education minor, SimLab experiences in the DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness, and/or interdisciplinary collaboration with social work, health sciences, biology, and more.

    Qualifications include a Ph.D/Psy.D. in Psychology or a Ph.D/DSW in Social Work (qualified ABD's will be considered). Other qualified candidates will be considered, such as MSW, a Master's in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, a Master's in Marriage and Family, etc., with intention to enroll in/complete a doctoral program in area of expertise.

    To apply, fill out an online application and for full consideration please submit (i) letter of application identifying teaching and research interests, (ii) C.V. with three professional references listed, (iii) a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and (iv) all transcripts to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE. 

  • Adjunct Instructor, Communications- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by May 19, 2023 will receive primary consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.

    Saint Francis University, a Division I Athletics institution offering a mixture of liberal arts and pre-professional bachelor's and master's degrees, invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach in the department of Communications.  Successful applicants will begin Fall 2023 and will be teaching communication courses to undergraduate students.

    Master's degree or higher in a related field, ability to teach web design and media literacy content, extensive knowledge of Adobe creative suite applications and the ability to teach these skills to both beginners and advanced learners.  Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and use of active pedagogies.  Ideal candidate would also have experience with Canvas Learning Management System, ability to demonstrate effective teaching, learning and advising strategies, and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish positive relationships and effectively work with students, staff and other faculty in both group and one-on-one situations.

    To apply, fill out an online application and submit (i) letter of application, (ii) C.V. ,(iii) one-page statement of teaching philosophy, (iv) a brief statement of research interest, (v) unofficial transcript(s), (vi) three current letters of recommendation to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.