Adjunct Faculty - Clay Center

The Clay Center and O’Donnell Center for Professional Development accept adjunct faculty applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. When a teaching vacancy arises, all submitted applications will be reviewed for consideration to staff available courses.

• A current and complete résumé or curriculum vitae
• A cover letter or letter of interest indicating whether you wish to be considered for VSB 0099, VSB 1015, VSB 2000, or all courses

Applicants are welcome to upload additional supporting materials (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or references) as part of their online submission.

Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s.

Posting Number: F

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty
- Clay Center Position Type:
Faculty

Location:

Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

part-time/12-months Department: 257-Clay Center

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits, including tuition assistance and more .

Villanova University’s School of Business ( VSB ) invites applications for adjunct teaching positions supporting the Clay Center and The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development . Adjunct faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction and experiential learning opportunities to VSB undergraduates.

• VSB 0099:
  First-Year Experience (0 credit course) – All VSB first-years enroll in this zero-credit course. Course requirements focus on professional skill-building; they include (1) development and refinement of a resume in collaboration with a career coach; (2) participation in training regarding the networking process; and (3) completion of an online tutorial on Handshake, Villanova University’s career management portal.
  • Typically this course is offered asynchronously during the spring semester.
• VSB 1015:
  Business Dynamics (3 credit course) – All VSB first-year students take this course during their first semester. It emphasizes the overarching purpose of business within society and how business vision is actualized. The course provides context for students’ business learning experience, integrating global, political, ethical, and technological dimensions of business. It also serves as the first step in preparing students to become creative, innovative problem solvers while developing analytical business writing and presentation skills.
  • Typically, this course is offered 3 days per week: 50-minute class sessions.
• VSB 2000:
  Backpack-to-Briefcase Sophomore Seminar (1 credit course) – All VSB sophomores enroll in this one-credit professional development seminar. The course focuses on self-assessment, career decision-making, personal branding, internship and job-search processes, interviewing skills, networking, and effective use of social media.
  • Typically this course is offered once per week for 10 weeks during the semester: 75-minute class sessions.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

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