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Careers at WPU

William Peace University employees make a difference in the lives of students every day. Through close collaboration with students, our faculty and staff engage in a joint adventure of intellectual discoveries with students and help them grow into successful adults.

If you're looking for a career where you can see the results of your hard work up close, we're interested in hearing from you. Find details concerning our staff and faculty openings below.

If you are interested in employment with William Peace University, please forward your application and all required materials to the email address provided in the position description for which you are applying. 

Please state the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email by utilizing the reference number provided in each posting. To be considered a qualified candidate, you must apply for a specific position by 5:00 p.m. on the submission deadline, you must submit all required application materials that are listed in the posting and you must meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

***Please note that email is the preferred means to receive application materials but should this option not be available, you may submit via US mail to 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 or via fax to 919.508.2786.

In our employment practices, William Peace University seeks to hire, promote, and retain the best qualified individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or on the basis of age with respect to persons 18 years or older.

We welcome your interest in joining our community! Find details concerning our faculty and staff openings below.

 

Staff Openings

Area Coordinator

William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks applicants for two full-time Area Coordinators for the Office of Residence Life and Housing to begin July 1, 2013.  Area Coordinators are live-in professionals responsible for the overall operation of a residential area on or off campus; overseeing 2 or more buildings housing 100-200 residents.  Duties include facilitating educational programming and community-building; adjudicating student conduct cases; participating in the selection, training and supervision of paraprofessional staff; assisting students with personal needs; enforcing policies; facilitating housing assignments; managing area occupancy; overseeing the facility management of the buildings; and maintaining an environment within the area that is conducive to living and learning.  The majority of the responsibilities and duties reside within the academic months; however, it is expected the incumbent attend all mandatory meetings, Pacer Camp, Move-In Day, etc.  This position reports to the Director of Residence Life and Housing.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Coursework/experience in counseling and a combination of the following:
    • educational programming
    • student conduct adjudication
    • mediation
    • supervision
    • advisement
  • 1 year of experience working within a Student Services division

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are: 

  • 2 years of experience in a student services position
  • Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related area

Please submit the following information to AreaCoordinator000216@gmail.com, our preferred means of accepting applications and reference AC04102013: 

  • Cover letter, resume/CV, contact information for three professional references
  • Application

Job Posting Date:  Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Deadline for Submission:  until filled; however, priority given to qualified candidates who apply by Wednesday, April 17, 2013

 

Public Safety Officer - Temporary

William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks applicants for a temporary Public Safety Officer to only be used intermittently (only on call) when regular employees are absent.   Hours could potentially range from 4 to 40 hours when the need arises, and will not exceed 999 hours worked per calendar year.  Reporting to the Director of Public Safety, this position provides public safety services to the University community. The Public Safety Officer is responsible for preventing and suppressing crime, protecting life and property, patrolling assigned area on foot to ensure personal, building, and equipment security, maintaining logs, recording of occurrences, completing necessary paperwork and may use computers to input and retrieve data, informing and warning violator of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking, or carrying hidden articles, and working with local law enforcement agencies. The officer is expected to comply with the Department’s rules, regulations, and policies, perform his/her duties independently, utilize proper judgment, and maintain a high degree of professionalism.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum three years of experience in public safety
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license
  • Previous experience in a position that required dealing politely and courteously with a diverse campus population in a professional manner

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are: 

  • Experience in a public safety position in a higher education setting

Please submit the following information to TempPSOfficer102011@gmail.com, our preferred means of accepting applications and reference TPSO31813: 

  • Cover letter, resume/CV, contact information for three professional references
  • Application

Job Posting Date:  Monday, March 18, 2013
Deadline for Submission:  until filled; however, priority given to qualified candidates who apply by Monday, April 1, 2013

 

Public Safety Officer - Full Time

William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks applicants for a full-time Public Safety Officer. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Public Safety, this position provides public safety services to the University community, to include enforcement of University’s rules and policies, responsible for preventing and suppressing crime, protecting life and property, patrolling assigned area on foot to ensure personal, building, and equipment security, maintaining logs, recording of occurrences, completing necessary paperwork and may use computers to input and retrieve data, informing and warning violator of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and working with local law enforcement agencies. The officer is expected to comply with the Department’s rules, regulations, and policies, perform his/her duties independently, utilize proper judgment, and maintain a high degree of professionalism. This position will work the third shift from 11:00PM to 7:00AM, and includes working weekends and holidays.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum three years of experience in public safety
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license
  • Previous experience in a position that required dealing politely and courteously with a diverse campus population in a professional manner
  • Internal candidates only

 

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are: 

  • Experience in a public safety position in a higher education setting

Please submit the following information to FTPS000218@gmail.com , our preferred means of accepting applications and reference FTPS52413: 

  • Cover letter, resume/CV, contact information for three professional references
  • Application (found here: http://www.peace.edu/about_wpu/careers-at-wpu)

 

Job Posting Date:  Friday, May 24, 2013 
Deadline for Submission:  Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 5:00PM

 

Admissions Counselor - Full Time

William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Admissions Counselor for our Admissions and Recruitment Office.  The duties and responsibilities include recruiting and counseling prospective first year applicants and their families.  Admissions Counselors coordinate and represent William Peace University through attendance at recruiting events, and contact with high school and community college guidance counselors.  This position closely manages an applicant pool and makes decisions on completed applications in a timely manner.   As well, the Admissions Counselor must be creative, self-motivated and capable of, and interested in, generating their own inquiries and applications, and ensuring that all individuals interested in the University are provided with the best service possible.  The Admissions Counselor must enjoy interacting with diverse groups of students, parents, guidance counselors, as well as with all staff and faculty.  The incumbent must be comfortable speaking with both small and large groups of people, and with travel which will require continuous overnight stays.   

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  •  Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university
  • 1-2  years of experience with the college admissions process or other higher education offices or professional experience in marketing, sales, or communication
  • Proven track record for excellent oral and written communication skills and outstanding organizational skills
  • Documented ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle information confidentially
  • Proven track record of self-motivation and ability to work independently and with minimal direction
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and car insurance
  • Be available for evening and weekend work as well as overnight travel 

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are:

  • Experience with William Peace University Admissions’ procedures
  • Internal candidates encouraged to apply

Please submit the following information to AdmissionsCounselor000215@gmail.com our preferred means of accepting applications and reference AC52313

  • Cover letter, resume/CV, contact information for three professional references
  • Application  (found here: http://www.peace.edu/about_wpu/careers-at-wpu)

Job Posting Date:  Thursday, May 23, 2013
Deadline for Submissions:  Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 5:00pm

 

Director of Student Activities. Submission Past Due. Filled.

Financial Aid Advisor/Work Study Coordinator: Submission Past Due. Applications Under Review / Interviewing.

 

Faculty Openings

Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science

William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks to appoint a scholar with expertise in the field of Political Science and/or Public Administration.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full-time credit load, to engage in service, research and scholarship, student advising, recruiting, and to participate in campus-wide events.  The appointment, effective July 1, 2013, will be made at the rank of a non-tenure track, fixed-term Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science (dependent upon experience), to teach in the Department of Political Science. This position will primarily teach courses in state and local government, public administration, public policy research, non-profit administration, economics for public policy, law and the legal system, and Constitutional Law.  The incumbent is also expected to perform research and scholarship within the discipline of Political Science/Public Administration.  Additionally, applicants should have experience with and the ability to use instructional technologies to support classroom activities.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • Juris Doctorate or MPA
  • Experience teaching at the collegiate or university level

The preferred qualifications for this position are: 

  • Ph.D. in political science or related field
  • Two years of experience teaching college-level courses

Please submit the following information to APPSPeace@gmail.com, our preferred means of accepting applications and reference APPS050213: 

  • Cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, interest in and suitability for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume and contact information for three professional references
  • Application
  • Summary/copies of teaching evaluations
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to final hiring)

Job Posting Date: Thursday, May 02, 2013   
Deadline for Submission:  until filled; however, priority given to qualified candidates who apply by May 16, 2013

 

Adjunct Faculty for Physics

William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Physics scholar for an adjunct faculty position in the Biology Department. This position will be expected to teach both a lecture and a lab of a non-calculus based course in College Physics, totaling 4.0 credit hours. PHY 211 is offered in the Fall semester, and PHY 212 is offered in the Spring semester. The lecture will be held on MWF 11:00am-11:50am, and the laboratory will be scheduled for Wednesday 1:00pm-3:50pm. This temporary adjunct position will also be assigned small administrative duties to include providing assistance to the Biology Department Chair in preparing and setting up a new Physics laboratory during the summer break.  While not teaching during the summer, this position may not work more than 16 hours per week, as approved by the Department Chair, to achieve these administrative duties. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of and experience in a Physics laboratory setting. Additionally, applicants should have experience with and the ability to use instructional technologies to support classroom activities.

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • A Master’s degree in Physics or a Master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Physics)
  • A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching
  • Related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to supplement academic credentials if warranted

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are: 

  • Ph.D. in Physics
  • 1-2 years Physics teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Please submit the following information to PhysicsAdjunct@gmail.com , our preferred means of accepting applications and reference AdjPhy04102013: 

  • Cover letter and copy of curriculum vitae
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Summary/copies of teaching evaluations
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required prior to final hiring)
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Application

Job Posting Date:  04/10/2013
Deadline for Submission:  Until filled

 

Adjunct Faculty for the School of Professional Studies - Undergraduate Courses

The School of Professional Studies at William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach in our campus-based and online accelerated 7 week program, in the following academic areas:

  • Psychology - Learning
  • Psychology - Human Sexuality and Gender
  • Marketing
  • History
  • Math

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • A Master or Doctorate degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline)
  • Related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to supplement academic credentials if warranted.
  • Two years of experience teaching college level courses.
  • Established record of teaching excellence and demonstrated leadership experience.
  • A minimum of two years of work experience required.

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are:

  • One year of experience teaching at an accelerated degree-completion program preferred.

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to the promotion of interdisciplinary work, teaching excellence, diversity, and possess a collaborative leadership style.

Please submit the following information to WPSPS072011@gmail.com, our preferred means of accepting applications and reference SPSADJ03012012:

  • Cover letter and copy of curriculum vitae
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Summary/copies of teaching evaluations
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required prior to final hiring)
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Application

Job Posting Date: 03/01/2012
Deadline for Submission: Until filled

 

Adjunct Faculty for the School of Professional Studies - Graduate Courses

The School of Professional Studies at William Peace University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach graduate level courses in our campus based and online programs in the following teaching disciplines

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Economics

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  • A Doctorate degree in the teaching discipline
  • Related work experiences in the field.
  • Established record of teaching excellence and demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Two years of experience teaching college level courses.
  • A minimum of two years of work experience.

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to the promotion of interdisciplinary work, teaching excellence, diversity, and possess a collaborative leadership style.

Please submit the following information to WPSPS072011@gmail.com, our preferred means of accepting applications and reference SPSADJ03192012:

  • Cover letter and copy of curriculum vitae
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Summary/copies of teaching evaluations
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required prior to final hiring)
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Application

Job Posting Date: 03/19/2012
Deadline for Submission: Until filled

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