Faculty Positions – Full-Time
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers our diversity and inclusion efforts, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the University.
Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 32 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu.
Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community.
Instructor, Criminal Justice (Req.2189)
Caldwell University invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor position in Criminal Justice that begins August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching upper-level undergraduate courses in criminal justice (including research methods and statistics), academic advising, and curricular and programmatic development.
A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and prior teaching experience at the college level are required; applied work in the criminal justice field is preferred. Experience with online teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds are highly desirable. The position may be renewed annually based on the university and program needs and budget.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, a CV, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references (including complete contact information). Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the University.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (Req.2143)
Caldwell University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate rank Professor in Accounting. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment, beginning in spring 2025. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses (both on-campus and online) in the accounting fields as well as other areas of business. Courses may include financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, federal taxation, intermediate accounting I and II, auditing, and others. Additional responsibilities include student advising, participation in committee work, university and community service, and involvement in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation. The position includes assuming the direction of an active Accounting Club student organization, accounting internship mentorship, and assistance with career placement. Applications are invited from candidates who have broad training as a teacher-scholar, who possess a forward-looking educational vision in the area of accounting and analytical areas of business, and who can demonstrate wide-ranging teaching interests.
An earned doctorate in accounting or a related field is preferred; candidates with an MBA and active CPA licensure will be considered. Candidates with an earned doctorate in another field who additionally have an exceptionally strong background in accounting also will be considered. Professional experience as an accountant is highly desirable. Teaching experience at the college level is required and experience with teaching in an online environment is highly desirable. The successful applicant will demonstrate a teaching philosophy that is effective for all learners, including first generation college students, and is reflective of the cultural diversity of our students. The successful candidate will bring experience and interest in participating in research with undergraduate and/or graduate students. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the University.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position, articulation of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (Req.2094)
Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time faculty opening in the School of Nursing and Public Health beginning January 2025. Rank commensurate with degree and experience. The opening will be filled at the instructor or Assistant Professor level. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching undergraduate nursing courses and other courses across the curriculum as assigned, providing service, participating in committee work and faculty meetings, advising students, holding office hours as required, preparing clinical assignment and supervising clinical groups as well as engaging in scholarly activities, community service and college wide programs and activities.
To be considered for the Assistant Professor rank the candidate shall have a doctorate in Nursing or a related field. To be considered for the Instructor rank, the candidate must have a Masters’ degree in Nursing or related field. Current NJ RN licensure is also required. A doctorate in nursing or a related field is preferred. Prior teaching experience in a BSN program is preferred. We are interested in applicants with experience in all specialty areas particularly in adult health, maternal child, pediatrics or psychiatric mental health nursing. Experience in online instruction and simulation teaching is desired. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the University.