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King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, tenure-track, beginning August 2024.

King’s College initiated a Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering in fall 2017. This program, along with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program, enables students to earn engineering degrees with the benefits of a small college environment, including modest class sizes, personalized attention, high-impact teaching, and a strong liberal arts experience. The Bachelor of Science degree programs in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. The successful applicant must be comfortable teaching a wide variety of undergraduate mechanical engineering courses. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience teaching some combination of engineering materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, system dynamics, statistics, mechatronics, manufacturing systems and mechanical design. Preference will be given to applicants with industry experience.

Particularly welcome are candidates interested in providing students with meaningful research opportunities and who are supportive of the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Send one *.pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, a list of three references with contact information, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts to hrjobs@kings.edu. Three letters of recommendation must also be provided to receive full consideration.

Complete applications will be given full consideration until the position is filled.

• Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
• Department/Division: Office of Financial Aid/Enrollment Management
• Reports To: Director of Financial Aid

Job Function

The Associate Director of Financial Aid assists the Director of Financial Aid in overseeing a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of institutional, federal, state, and private funds exceeding $60 million annually. This individual is expected to be knowledgeable about the Title IV regulations to other staff, students, and parents. Responsibilities include assisting the Director in the administration of federal student aid programs, private student loan programs, packaging, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing information and counseling to students and parents regarding all financial aid programs.

Essential Elements

• Responsible for the administration of the Federal Direct Loan program, including transmissions, reconciliation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Counsel and advise students regarding loan options and financial awareness of student debt.
• Responsible for the administration of the Federal TEACH Grant program, including transmissions, reconciliation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for Return to Title IV calculations.
• Administers private student loans and maintains historical lender list for private education lenders.
• Supervise summer financial aid processing.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of the Title IV financial aid programs.
• Supports all facets of the daily operations of the Office of Financial Aid, ensuring compliance with college policies, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
• Able to research and interpret federal and state regulations and convey difficult concepts to all stakeholders.
• Presents financial aid information at admission, orientation, and loan counseling sessions.
• Participates in recruitment events on and off campus.
• Serves on institutional committees as required.
• Conducts in-service training of professional and clerical financial aid staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred, and 5 years’ experience with the administration of federal student financial aid programs.
• Preference is given to candidates with knowledge of the Federal Direct Loan Programs and experience in utilizing electronic data exchange with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Experience with current technologies in financial aid processing software along with federal and state processing databases desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential.

Physical Conditions

Typical office working conditions. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required as determined by the needs of the office.

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, is seeking applicants for a full-time clinical faculty member (non-tenure track, 12 – months) in the Department of Nursing, beginning August 2024 with potential for a stipend in summer 2023. Rank and salary are commensurate with individual experience.

The successful candidate would be responsible for supervising the daily operations of nursing student clinical learning experiences and establishing and maintaining clinical contracts with community health partners in the RN to BS in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hybrid (ABSN-H) programs. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the nursing lab, testing and remediation of students' nursing skills, and the development and evaluation of simulations. Opportunities to teach in the Dual Degree, RN to BS in Nursing and the ABSN-H Programs may be available as needed. A full list of essential duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description on the King’s College website www.kings.edu/jobs. Minimum requirements for applicants are a Master of Science in Nursing granted by a U.S. regional accredited College or University, Active or eligible for a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License, three years of full-time experience in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse, three years as a nurse educator, Certified Healthcare Simulation Coordinator (CHSE) or completion within two years of hire, proficient computer skills, and excellent professional written and oral communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Nursing granted by a U.S. regionally accredited College or University and National League of Nursing (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification (CNE). The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross
Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

To apply submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references to HRjobs@kings.edu. Screening of applications will begin February 5th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

A Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE. The Health Sciences, housed in the state-of-the-art Richard Abbas Alley Center for Health Sciences, has accredited Athletic Training, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Nutrition and Dietetics (Candidacy), Occupational Therapy (Candidacy), and Strength and Conditioning (Applicant) programs and robust programs in Exercise Science and Nutrition Science.

• Classification: Part-Time (Adjunct)
• Department/Division: Academic Affairs/Nursing
• Reports To: Nursing Department Chair

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing; licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania; experience in clinical specialty area (adult health, psychiatric mental health, obstetrics, pediatrics, community, and long-term care)
• If currently BSN prepared, candidate must be willing to enroll in a master’s degree in nursing program.
• Per Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, faculty with a BSN will need to provide evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing.
• A person may teach with a BSN in a nursing education program in Pennsylvania for a maximum cumulative period of 5 years.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course completion card
• Successful candidate/s will be required to submit documentation of various clearances upon hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate learning experiences for the assigned student group(s), i.e., client/patient assignments and planning clinical pre and post conferences.
• Observation of the students’ performance and review of procedures and principles as necessary.
• Evaluation of students’ clinical performance on a weekly basis and verbally, as needed, on an individual basis, including written feedback.
• Attends hospital orientations prior to start of clinical and orients students to the assigned clinical unit.
• Participates and leads simulated nursing experiences.
• Maintains a cooperative, positive relationship with the staff on the nursing unit to facilitate an optimal learning environment for the students.

To apply, send one *.pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts to HRjobs@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

• Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-time, Academic Year
• Department/Division: Campus Safety and Security/Business Affairs
• Reports To: Security- Shift Supervisor

Job Function

Provides an element of security to Resident Hall(s). Responsible for controlling access into Resident Hall(s) and the Scandlon Gym. Provides Security into facility assuring access permitted only by authorized persons. This position is considered part of the essential personnel duties of the college.

Essential Elements

• Check all identification cards of students, guests, and visitors upon their entrance into a Resident Hall or the Scandlon Gym. Updates visitor logs and assists visitors and students.
• Thorough knowledge of college policies, rules, and regulations pursuant to personnel and security manuals.
• Periodically checks fire alarm procedure and other emergency requirements.
• Is courteous and establishes good rapport with all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services and the Director of Residence Life.
• Maintains accurate records of facilities used, and security closing log.
• Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services or Department Heads.
• Provides good customer service to all persons using the Scandlon Gym facilities.
• Secures premises at the end of duty.
• Appropriate use and management of a King’s College email account.
• Use and management of a King’s College Self-Service account.
• Monitors cameras in Resident Halls and Scandlon Gym facilities.
• Performs other duties or assignments as directed, requested, or assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• High school Diploma or Equivalent. Work experience commensurate with responsibilities.
• Responsible, reliable and willing to modify their schedule to assist when needed.
• The ability to relate well with people in a courteous and pleasant manner; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively; ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.

Physical Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to resolve physical disputes, if necessary.

• Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
• Department/Division: Institutional Advancement/Institutional Advancement
• Reports To: Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Institutional Advancement Opportunity

King’s is at an exciting moment in its history. The College is in a place of strategic growth, and incredible opportunity as we recently completed the $56M Send Us Forth Campaign. The College seeks a Director of Advancement Operations and Reporting to develop, implement and oversee processes that ensure the accuracy, completeness and consistency of constituent data, to provide technology management, user training and support, and maximizing the functionality of the College’s constituency relationship management system (CRM). The successful candidate will join a team of energetic and enthusiastic professionals committed to the King’s mission.

Job Function

The Director of Advancement Operations and Reporting has significant interaction with King’s College Institutional Advancement (IA) staff and will oversee the processes, and day-to-day activities that ensure the accuracy, completeness and consistency of constituent and gift data into the constituency relationship management system (CRM), Raiser’s Edge NXT, and its effective use for the College. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of alumni and donor information, including data input and output, gift processing and acknowledgment, traditional and dashboard reporting, technology management, and user training and support.

The Director of Advancement Operations and Reporting will provide support to IA staff by providing technical support, administering user accounts, implementing policies for data entry, conducting system and data audits, providing training, and making sure the database effectively captures constituent and donation information. This role will be the advancement data and technology liaison within IA and within the College, communicating on a regular basis to ensure the database strategies and systems are effectively operating with other College systems and resources.

The Director of Advancement Operations and Reporting develops and implements data quality controls, policies, and procedures. This position stays abreast of data integrity processes and methods, and of current and emergent technologies that enable the collection and maintenance of advancement-related data. Additionally, they will be the primary liaison between IA and Blackbaud, owner of Raiser’s Edge NXT; the database of record for King’s College for all alumni and donor information, as well as other technologies where appropriate.

The Director of Advancement Operations and Reporting supervises all gift and pledge processing, monitors all IA reporting needs (including monthly contribution reports, board reports, campaign reports and the annual Voluntary Survey of Education report), and coordinates the use of forms as they relate to business processes. The Director of Advancement Operations and Reporting provides strategic counsel to stakeholders and IA leadership as it relates to technology and reporting needs and serves the IA division as a process improvement/change manager, implementing and adopting automation and industry best practices as they relate to the advancement operations function of the College.

Essential Elements

Leadership

• Works collaboratively across the Institutional Advancement (IA) team and within the College.
• Ensures data integrity that allows senior management and fundraising leadership to set effective strategies and objectives for engagement and fundraising programs.
• Collaborates extensively with advancement staff to document, establish and disseminate best practice in data management, querying, and system utilization.
• Trains all IA staff members on the appropriate use of NXT, affiliated Blackbaud solutions, and associated APIs related to their individual roles.
• Assures IA staff members enroll in and receive advanced Blackbaud training and/or certifications as appropriate to each of their positions.

Database Management

• Provides oversight for the data entry of all alumni, donor, and other pertinent constituent information in NXT and related alumni and donor data and systems.
• Ensures proper data syncing and integration between NXT and NetCommunity, and between NXT and the College Administrative database, Colleague.
• Implements and manages quality controls through audits to ensure accurate processing of all alumni and donor data. Builds data processes to ensure data accuracy. Sets the standards for data accuracy.
• Ensures the database is functioning as a robust CRM, with appropriate use of all areas within NXT and ancillary solutions including functionalities such as attributes, codes, media, notes, events, and actions for constituents in NXT.
• Serves as a resource for advice or information related to the NXT database, including knowledge of all system updates that occur.
• Conducts ongoing work to maintain and improve overall data health in NXT and all related systems through data appends and updates such as NCOA based on the data management plan.
• Creates and implements a data management plan; to include document maintenance of processes and procedures.
• Leads efforts to correct or resolve linking/syncing of NXT to related data streams.
• Uses critical thinking skills, applies logic and strategies to identify the strengths and weaknesses of issues; collaboratively address challenges and create solutions.
• Develops and implements a training program for IA staff on current and new features within NXT incorporating Blackbaud training solutions; create and implement training for new staff members.

Reporting

• Primary developer of all reporting needs for the IA division; handles intermediate and advance reporting requests of IA division.
• Provides counsel to division leadership on reporting and compliance requirements and develops new reportsn through collaboration with division leaders based on expert knowledge of system capabilities.
• Responds to reporting requests from other divisions of the college.
• Handles all requests for gift related information from the Business Office/external auditors.
• Maintains continuity and parity in reporting between other College databases (including but not limited to: Registrar, Business Office, IITS, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs).

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience preferred working in a cloud-based hosted system, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Exceptional knowledge and experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT database, Almabase, Microsoft Suite (Including PowerAutomate) and other APIs, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CASE Global Reporting Standards.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Self-starter with advanced customer service skills and managerial experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience being the liaison for Advancement with software/service providers.
• Must handle sensitive and confidential material in the strictest of confidence.
• Exhibits highest ethical standards.
• Reflects an optimistic and a positive attitude. Sense of humor a plus.
• Excellent management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and satisfy defined metrics for success.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and life experiences.
• Team player. The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues across an organization.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and evenings as required.

Physical Conditions

Fast paced, high-energy environment. Occasional travel, evenings and weekends are required throughout the year. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone.

Internal applicants please submit your materials to careers@kings.edu by 5/12/2024

Full-Time Faculty Appointment- Doctoral Capstone Coordinator (DCC) for the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program

King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Full-Time Faculty Doctoral Capstone Coordinator (DCC) for the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program. The Program is in Candidacy Status, admitting its first cohort of doctoral students in Fall 2024. This appointment is for a full-time, 9-month OR 12-month position, anticipated to start in August 2024.

The successful candidate will work with the program director and collaborate with the OT faculty and staff, have a passion for teaching and mentorship, and assist in leading the program to initial accreditation. The candidate is expected to contribute to an environment and culture within the King’s OTD program that expects and supports excellence, diversity, collegiality, teamwork, innovation, best practice, and inclusive teaching approaches. The teaching load for this position is 24 credits per Fall/Spring semester with a 3-credit summer contract for coordinator duties/ administrative tasks OR 30 credits for 12-month faculty position per year inclusive of time assigned for administrative tasks. Faculty will be required to engage in service, scholarship, and professional development according to the standards proportionate to rank and position type and accreditation standards.

For consideration, at the time of hire applicant must meet ACOTE/King’s requirements for the position which include:

• NBCOT-certified occupational therapist who is licensed (or eligible) by the PA State Board of Occupational Therapy for a minimum of 2 years
• Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)

The ideal candidate will have strong evidence of excellence in teaching or capstone/fieldwork education (at least 2 years), the ability to demonstrate strong teaching and leadership/mentorship practices, knowledge of the ACOTE D standards, and the accreditation process. All faculty must be willing to comply with ACOTE Standards related to faculty (A.2.3, A.2.6, A.2.7, A.2.9, A.3.7) and the DCC standards and related standards. The position will include the development, execution, quality control, and oversight of the Doctoral Capstone Project and Experiential Component; in addition, teaching responsibilities may be assigned based in expertise.

For questions concerning this position please contact Jennifer Dessoye, Program Director at jenniferdessoye@kings.edu. To apply submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references at hrjobs@kings.edu. Screening of applications will begin on February 1st, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

A Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. The Health Sciences, housed in the state-of-the-art Richard Abbas Alley Center for Health Sciences, has accredited Athletic Training, Nursing, Physician Assistant, and Nutrition and Dietetics programs and robust programs in Exercise Science and Nutrition Science.

• Classification: Exempt, Full time, 12-month
• Department/Division: Athletics/Student Affairs
• Reports To: Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Function

The Head Coach is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division varsity program. This individual will develop a positive and transformational environment that fosters academic and athletic success that is consistent with the mission of the College, its Catholic identity, and the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Essential Elements

• Actively recruit qualified student athletes that meet the academic standards and profile of the College; identify potential student athletes through off campus recruitment and coordination of on campus visits.
• Create and sustain an atmosphere that promotes academic, athletic, and personal growth resulting in overall success of student athletes.
• Sustain a reputable program evidenced by annual competitive success against MAC and non-conference competition.
• Identify, recruit, supervise, and manage assistant coaches and graduate interns approved for hire.
• Facilitate and implement opportunities that promote cultural diversity and inclusion within the program (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and religion).
• Assist in the preparation of a prospective annual operating budget and demonstrate fiscal responsibility by adhering to approved budget.
• Support initiatives of the Monarch Athletic Fund (MAF) and organize fundraisers that supplement the operating budget.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Function as a collegial team member by collaborating with all members of the King’s College community, especially Athletics, Residence Life, Dining Services, and other departments on campus. including participation in campus events.
• Adhere to all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Provide supervision for safety when monitoring any recreational or intercollegiate activity in any King’s facility.
• Manage other administrative duties as assigned by the AVP and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Required Skills, Training, and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree awarded from an accredited college or university (minimum credential). An exception to this requirement may occur if the candidate has an exceptionally high level of experience within the sport.
• Demonstrated coaching success at the NCAA level with progressive responsibilities.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a good driving record and be approved by the College’s insurance carrier and Human Resources Department. This includes holding a valid US Driver’s License.
• Computer proficiency and aptitude, including knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, Slate or similar systems, and various recruiting and game editing programs.
• Demonstrated supervisory and management skills.
• Valid Clearances, including PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprints are required.

Physical Conditions

Fluid work environment that varies greatly depending on time of year. High volume of work hours is required during the competitive season. Practices, games and recruiting efforts require consistent night and weekend work. Travel on charter buses and vans occurs often. Individuals will need to actively move during practices and games.

Internal applicants please submit your materials to careers@kings.edu by 5/20/2024.

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an academic faculty member for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track, promotion-eligible faculty position. The applicant must be an NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant with clinical experience as a PA, and a master’s degree is preferred. Prior experience in an academic setting and in leadership are also preferred. The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross mission and Catholic identity of the College.

The Academic Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Academic Director in the planning, development, coordinating and monitoring of the day-to-day operations of the didactic schedules, developing exams, and other assessment tools. The Academic Coordinator also shares in the didactic responsibilities of academic instruction, proctoring exams, clinical skills demonstration and testing, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE’s), physical diagnosis lab and other functions as assigned by the Academic Director. Duties also include assisting with program assessment, maintaining data, and writing reports for accreditation as assigned. The candidate must possess computer fluency. Service to the college and the community is expected.

A Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from people of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu.

Please submit one *.pdf file containing letter of interest, CV and three letters of reference to hrjobs@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Classification: Voluntary, Academic Year
• Department/Division: Residence Life, Student Affairs
• Reports To: Director of Housing and Residence Life

Job Function

The Resident Counselor will serve as an adult leader for students and the residence hall staff. The Resident Counselor's main functions are to assist the Resident Assistants in establishing a strong floor and hall community consistent with the mission of the College, serve as a resource for students through informal counseling, provide educational and social programming to enhance the student residential experience, and serve as the primary Residence Life on call person.

Essential Elements

• Know their residents and serve as an adult leader through informal counseling and advisement. Resident Counselors may be responsible for one floor, two floors or a hall.
• Meet with the Resident Assistant staff assigned to the same area as them and discuss relevant issues and share information including student concerns, physical plant issues, and any other information that will further ensure an effective, cooperative effort focused on resident needs.
• Conduct meetings on a regular basis and as needed with students in conjunction with the Resident Assistants.
• Assist students as paraprofessional advisors on academic, personal, and spiritual issues. Resident Counselors will host individual meetings with each resident on their floor/in their building in the first three weeks of each semester.
• Have knowledge of, and implement, College regulations and policies in the residence halls. Residence Counselors will serve as a resource for Resident Assistants when confronting behavioral concerns on the floor or in the residence hall.
• Plan, implement, present, and assess educational, community development oriented, and social programming consistent with the developmental goals of the College. Each RC must plan and coordinate one educational program per semester on topics such as sexual assault, time management, study skills, and drug and alcohol education.
• Participate in residence life training as directed by the Director of Housing and Residence Life. Training for Resident Counselors is a condition of employment. As such, attendance is required. Fall Training takes place August 11 through August 25, 2024. Winter Training takes place January 18 through January 19, 2024. Sessions during training that require the Resident Counselor Staff to attend will be scheduled from 5:30 pm and later during the week. Attendance is required for the entire day on weekends. The staff will be provided with a training schedule at least 30 days prior with exact dates and time blocks when they will be required to participate. This will allow the staff to adjust their work schedules accordingly. Staff members with specific conflicts must communicate these to the Director of Housing and Residence Life for advance consideration for approval. Missed training sessions must be made up within 10 business days of the original training. Make-up sessions must be rescheduled during normal business hours, 8:30a-4:30p. Failure to make-up training sessions will result in termination.
• Be present during fall semester resident move in, available as much as possible during this time.
• Attend evening events (5:30 pm or later) during Fall Welcome.
• Attend Resident Counselor and full staff meetings. In-person attendance is mandatory.
• Schedule and attend a monthly meeting with the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
• Assist in departmental research.
• Possess the ability to operate a car to meet a student at the hospital, or to partake in Residence Life and campus events located off campus.
• Serve as the primary Residence Life on call person. The on-call rotation is approximately one two weeks per semester including weekend and weeknight responsibilities. This duty will require the Resident Counselor to be available by the RC duty cell phone and within 15 minutes of the campus to respond to incidents within the residence halls from 7 pm to 7 am Monday through Thursday and from 7 pm Friday evening through 7 am Monday morning. In this capacity, the Resident Counselor will be available to assist with student emergency response, crisis intervention, and policy implementation. Schedules will be set at the beginning of each semester.
• Available and accessible to students and staff by office hours at least twice a week (Sunday through Thursday) for a minimum of 5 hours combined. These hours are to be posted and provided to the Director of Housing and Residence Life at the beginning of each semester.
• Initiate academic alert meetings, administer mid-semester grades, and make appropriate referrals, if necessary.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned by the Hall Directors, Assistant Director of Residence Education, or the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
• Resident Counselor position begins on August 11, 2024, and ends on May 19, 2025.
• Assignments are based off the needs of the Residence Life Program. The Director of Housing and Residence Life may change assignments as needed.
• Organize and participate in programs, activities and services that promote the Catholic identity and mission of the College both on their floors, and during Residence Life staff training/development.
• Develop, implement, and promote a community development plan for the Hall/Floor to provide a comfortable, safe, and inclusive atmosphere for the residents that is conducive to academic growth.
• Required to notify the Director of Housing and Residence Life regarding their intent to return to staff annually of each academic year.
• Mandated reporters and a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with federal and Commonwealth laws, and College policies on Sexual Misconduct (Title IX), Child Protection and the Jeanne Cleary Act. RCs are always mandated reporters, regardless of if they are functioning as a member of the staff, student, friend, teammate, campus leader, or other.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; previous residence life experience preferred.
• Pass a background check, including one of their driving records.
• Not permitted to travel, for work or personal, more than three weeks per academic year. Any amount of time past the three weeks may result in termination. All travel that will take the Resident Counselor away from campus is to be approved by your direct supervisor at least two weeks in advance.
• Maintain their assigned room/apartment as their permanent residence when classes are in session.

Physical Conditions

Fast paced, high-energy environment. Must be a visible and active member of the King’s College community. Evenings and weekends are required throughout the year.

King’s College seeks a visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Biology to begin August 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The primary teaching responsibilities will be Microbiology and Immunology (including labs) for pre-PA, Biology, and related majors. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in cellular and molecular biology, experience teaching immunology and microbiology, and demonstrated success with teaching at the college level. A Ph.D. in a related field is preferred for the Assistant Professor position, though strong ABD candidates will be considered. A master’s degree in a relevant field is required for the instructor position. Teaching load is 4/4.

Send a single *.pdf document containing a letter of interest, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to hrjobs@kings.edu. Have 3 letters of recommendation sent to the same address. Review of applications will begin April 29, 2024. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

King’s College is a private, Catholic college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. The college serves over 2100 undergraduate and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The college is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr.

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, has an opening for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics beginning in August 2024. Completion of a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is expected before or shortly after the hire date.

The successful candidate will teach across the physics curriculum, including introductory courses, labs, and upper-level courses for the physics major. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, both in the classroom and in the laboratory. Prior college teaching experience is beneficial, as is research expertise that aligns with program needs. This position is primarily a teaching position. Research productivity is not an expectation. This is a one-year position with a possibility for renewal.

Only completed applications will be reviewed. Please submit one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest, statement of research interests, statement of teaching, CV, and three letters of reference to
hrjobs@kings.edu.

The position is open until filled, but candidates will be evaluated beginning March 22, 2024. If you have any questions, contact the Program Director of Physics, Kristi Concannon, at kristiconcannon@kings.edu.

A Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.