Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor​/Faculty Advisor

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor/Faculty Advisor

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) invites applications for a continuing, non-tenure track position with the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor/Faculty Advisor Instructor. The position will teach two 3-4 credit courses per semester and a 1-credit academic advising course. Faculty Advisors serve as the primary academic advisor for a group of incoming Exploratory Arts or Sciences students until they declare a major.

• Teach two 3-4 credit courses per semester in CLAS, especially those for first‑year students, and a 1-credit advising course each year (typically in the fall semester).
• Communicate with incoming first‑year students during the summer to answer questions, review schedules, assist with registration, attend a pre‑semester faculty advisor workshop, and participate in New Student Orientation.
• Serve as the primary academic advisor for incoming Exploratory Arts or Sciences students, providing guidance in satisfying the core curriculum, exploring educational directions, and utilizing available resources until they declare a major.
• Understand and effectively respond to academic and developmental needs of students by providing appropriate support and/or referrals.
• Convey to students the value of a liberal arts education and the transferable skills gained through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Monitor advisees’ academic progress and maintain accurate student files.
• Participate in regular professional development faculty advisor workshops.
• Collaborate, participate, and assist in developing innovative approaches to academic advising in response to student input and national trends.
• Represent the Office for Undergraduate Students at various campus events sponsored by CLAS and the University.

• Master’s degree.
• Evidence of excellent teaching.
• Experience in undergraduate student academic advising with an understanding of the academic, personal, and professional needs of undergraduate students.
• Sincere commitment to developing the academic, professional, and personal well‑being of students.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required to interact with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a service environment with frequent interruptions; skill in setting priorities based on job responsibilities.

• Ph.D. in an Arts & Sciences discipline.
• Knowledge of the academic policies and procedures of the University and the College, as well as an understanding of the effective resources and tools for academic success.

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All applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of teaching evaluations, and unofficial academic transcripts. Applications must also contain contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation for finalists only. Official transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

Villanova University 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.