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Welcome and thank you for your interest in working for The University of Scranton!


The University of Scranton, a broadly regional, Catholic and Jesuit university with over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast, is seeking individuals who can contribute to our mission and success.

Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. The University’s aspirations are guided by our 2020 Strategic Plan: “Our Core, Our Community, Our Commitments.”.

Drawing on the strengths that have made it a recognized leader in the Northeast (ranked among the top 10 master’s universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report), Scranton is committed to a culture of scholarship and excellence and is moving into the front ranks of America’s comprehensive universities.

We provide our workforce of more than 1,100 people with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits such as health care, retirement plans, generous paid time off and tuition remission. We offer challenging and rewarding careers to those looking for opportunities to grow and excel.

As described in our Strategic Plan, The University of Scranton is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. The University encourages veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. The University of Scranton is an EEO Educator.

Employee Benefits

To promote the health and well-being of our University community, The University of Scranton offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Tuition remission for yourself and qualified dependents
• Generous University contribution for The University retirement savings plan
• Voluntary retirement saving plan (along with a mandatory employee contribution for exempt employees)

Other benefits include:
• Disability and Life Insurance coverage
Flexible Spending Pccounts
Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance options (including life and critical illness)
Paid time away from work
Mission and community service leave
Alternative work schedule

Please feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions. We are eager to support you as you consider employment opportunities with The University of Scranton. To learn more about the benefits offered to eligible full-time faculty and staff, visit https://www.scranton.edu/hr for more information.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

Anyone who has questions about the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, or the University’s Non-Discrimination or Anti-Harassment Policy, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policy should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia,
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Rm 311
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity

The University of Scranton's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Scranton's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published each year to provide crime and fire statistics, and information on safety and security related services offered by the University in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics. The report contains information and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years regarding crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by The University of Scranton; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible to the campus. The report also contains information regarding campus security and personal safety topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other information related to safety and security on campus. Please follow the link below for an electronic version of the report; a paper copy of the report will be made available upon request.

Annual Security Report

Digital Accessibility Notice

The University of Scranton is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations when using our digital platforms. We are committed to making our websites and digital content accessible to all participants in the University’s programs and activities, including job seekers, students, faculty, and staff. If you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, as a result of a disability, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity & Diversity at 570-941-6645 or email to request a reasonable accommodation.

Please Note: If you have a hearing impairment that requires relay assistance during any part of the hiring process, please call 711 to be connected to a Telecommunication Relay Service in your local area. There is no charge for this service.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or your local PA CareerLink. You may also visit the Office of Human Resources at the University of Scranton by scheduling an appointment during office hours – Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM - to complete an online application at a dedicated workstation. To schedule an appointment, please call 570-941-7767.