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We’re thrilled to share some exciting employee updates in University Libraries! In this feature, we are highlighting several staff members who are either joining us for the first time or stepping into new roles. Each member brings fresh energy, valuable experience, and a shared commitment to serving our campus community. Read on to learn more about these talented individuals and help us celebrate their new beginnings and continued growth at West Chester University Libraries! 

Rebecca Condliffe

Library Assistant 1, Special Collections

What interested you in your new role and what are you most looking forward to?

I've just started my new role is the LA1 in Special Collections. My fascination with historical documents and objects makes this feel like a natural fit. Whenever I travel, I try to seek out the "treasure" room of the local library - whether at the New York Public Library or the British Library. I feel like these items give a unique insight into the mindset of people who lived through world events. So, I'm very excited to be working in the heart of WCU's own "treasures"!

Learning how to curate and preserve unique objects is one of the things I'm looking forward to in my new role. I want to discover voices and stories from the past which can illuminate our present-day circumstances. I'm also hoping to uncover some gaps in our collections which might point to groups that have been silenced or overlooked, to grant them their rightful space. And I'm eager to work with Ron, Taylor and the talented student workers, of course!

What's something about University Libraries that kept you here?

It's a cliché but I honestly feel that the best thing about UL is the people - the students are so upbeat and unfailingly friendly. A highlight for me over the last few years has been when I meet a student who is new to the library, and I can be the first to show them everything that we have to offer!

Is there something about your summer you'd like to share?

In January we took a "trip of a lifetime" to Singapore, Australia and New Zealand - so my summer plans were understandably more low key! Charlotte, my eldest daughter (and a recent WCU grad!) was busy working at the GSK labs while finishing her MS degree in Bioinformatics, while my younger daughter, Abigail, started at her new job in NYC at Bloomingdale's corporate offices. To fill the void in the house Simon and I foolishly adopted a pair of 8-week-old kittens! They are named Roger and Rafa (we're big tennis fans) and I can attest that they need constant monitoring!

John Davis

Library Assistant 1, Public Services 

Where are you joining us from?

I’m situated in West Philly, though I spent much of my life in South Central PA.

What are your areas of academic and/or library interest or expertise?

I’ve gained experience in both academic and public library settings. A few library interests I’ve picked up include special collections, archives, and community engagement. I studied international relations in college, and some of my academic interests include political science, history, anthropology, and geology.

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy outside of work?

Last summer I took a cross-country road trip from Pennsylvania to California, stopping to check out national parks like New River Gorge, Mammoth Caves, Arches, and Zion. If you ever need camping recommendations around Moab, Utah, let me know!

Leigh Dawson (she/her)

Student Employment Program Library Technician, Public Services

Adjunct Research Librarian

What interested you in your new role, and what are you most looking forward to? 

Before beginning my journey in the library world, I spent 20 years as an educator and student teaching supervisor. My passion lies in helping learners build strong foundations while fostering resilience and personal growth. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on preparing students for success beyond graduation.

In my new role, I’m excited to blend my teaching experience with my growing library expertise to continue supporting student development. One of my key goals is to expand and enrich our student employment program. I look forward to collaborating with stakeholders across the Libraries and our partner agencies to enhance the student employee experience.

What’s something about the University Libraries that kept you here? 

The people! I have the pleasure of working with some of the most dedicated and thoughtful people. Over the last 3 years, I have found a kind of home here in the Libraries. And you all are amazing! I look forward to spending more time with you, volunteering, working on committees, reading books, solving problems, and spreading joy.

Is there something about your summer you’d like to share? 

This summer flew by! Our youngest turned 13, so we have 4 teenagers for the next 9 months when our oldest turns 20. They kept busy with jobs, sports, and various activities, but we were fortunate to carve out time for family trips to Oregon and Wisconsin. Both trips provided much-needed time to reconnect, visit with extended family, and relax.

Julia Doelling, MSIS (she/her)

Digital Initiatives Librarian, Assistant Professor 

Where are you joining us from?

I'm coming from Austin, Texas where I was previously working at The University of Texas libraries.

What are your areas of academic and/or library interest or expertise?

Broadly, I'm interested in digital collections and digital humanities! More specifically, I'm interested in ways that online collections can be made more usable, particularly through browsability, and interactivity. I'm also interested in making digital scholarship (anything from working with digital collections to tools to digital literacy) seem more approachable to audiences who may find the topic intimidating through workshops, instruction, or just easier to navigate collections.

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy outside of work?

Outside of work I've recently picked up crochet again and am currently working on a blanket! I also enjoy cooking, reading, and pottery.

Evan Gerstenkorn

Library Assistant 1, Public Services 

Where are you joining us from?

I am a recent WCU graduate (Spring 2025) living in West Chester, PA. I also work part-time as a Library Assistant at the West Chester Public Library.

What are your areas of academic and/or library interest or expertise?

Beyond starting my graduate degree program at Rutgers University this fall for Library & Information Science, I am currently interested in queer studies, Native American studies/literature, science fiction, artificial intelligence, and intellectual freedom.

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy outside of work?

I am a huge Star Wars fan - movies, tv shows, books, comics - I enjoy it all! 

Hunter King (he/him)

Library Technician | Interlibrary Loan

What interested you in your new role, and what are you most looking forward to? 

What interested me the most was the opportunity to learn something new and to serve the WCU community in way that I hoped would allow me to make a more immediate impact on supporting research and student success campus wide.  I’ve been a huge fan of the ILL service, often borrowing multiple books at a time on any number of subjects that may interest me.  Although I will miss working at the Presser Music Library, I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of another great team in the Interlibrary Loan department.

What’s something about the University Libraries that kept you here? 

I love the culture and the people!  Not only at in the University Libraries, but all over campus.  I feel like the work that we do here is important, and that we are making a difference in young people’s lives.  I Love working at WCU and I can’t wait to see my daughter’s enrolled here eventually.

Is there something about your summer you’d like to share? 

It went SO fast!  It’s been great working with Annette, Callie, and Mina here in the ILL office.  They’ve been so welcoming and helpful to me as I transition into this new role.  Thank you all so much!  I really appreciate it!

Taylor Schuler (she/they)

Special Collections Technician

Where are you joining us from?

I live in West Philly now after having just moved from Houston, Texas this summer where I lived for the last four years. I've also lived in Florida and New York, though I'm excited to make PA my new home. 

What are your areas of academic and/or library interest or expertise?

I hold a BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting from Adelphi University and will complete my MLS with an Archives and Records Management concentration from North Carolina Central University this fall. I've worked in libraries and archives since 2016, with experience in public libraries, university archives, and museums. Most recently, I was the Library and Archival Manager at a county historical museum in Angleton, Texas. 

What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy outside of work?

In my personal life, I enjoy spending time at home watching reality TV with my husband, Isaiah, and my "zoo" of two tuxedo cats, a miniature lop rabbit, a Kenyan sand boa, a White's tree frog, and a betta fish." 

Jennifer Slagus, PhD, MLIS (they/them)
Social Sciences Librarian, Assistant Professor

Where are you joining us from?

I’m joining from University of South Florida Libraries where I was a Visiting Assistant Librarian supporting the humanities and social sciences.

What are your areas of academic and/or library interest or expertise?

My research focuses on the social, cultural, and political contexts of neurodivergent representation in twenty-first century middle grade literature (for 8-12-year-old readers). I use critical neurodiversity studies frameworks to interrogate representation and the book publishing industry’s part in its creation. I’m also interested in archival research, using games-based pedagogy to teach information literacy, and understanding the intersection between autistic and academic librarian burnout.

 What’s a fun fact or hobby you enjoy outside of work?

I’m multiply-neurodivergent (autistic with ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and spatial-sequence synesthesia) and most of my hobbies include watching or playing tabletop/video games.

The Friends of the Libraries and University Libraries Special Collections invite you to join us for a special event celebrating the acquisition of the Dr. Andrew Dinniman Papers on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Francis Harvey Green Library. 

Dr. Dinniman’s remarkable career as a West Chester University faculty member, Chester County Commissioner, and Pennsylvania State Senator is deeply rooted in building bridges between the university and the larger community. His archival collection preserves this legacy, highlighting decades of work on issues such as food insecurity, homelessness, and public engagement. 

Event Details 

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 
🕒 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion 
🍴 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Reception with light refreshments 
📍 Francis Harvey Green Library, Room 613 
      25 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19383 
🚗 Parking available in parking garages, on-street metered parking, and campus lots.
👉 Please RSVP by October 2: RSVP Form

Panel Discussion: Progress Through Partnership 

The panel discussion will focus on how university–community partnerships can address urgent societal issues, a theme central to Dr. Dinniman’s life and work. Together, panelists will reflect on past hunger and homelessness initiatives while also looking ahead to current challenges and opportunities for collaboration. 

Moderator: Ron McColl, Special Collections Librarian 

Panelists: 

• Dr. Andrew Dinniman, Former State Senator, Former County Commissioner, and WCU Professor Emeritus 

• Nick Imbesi, Director of Community Relations, Chester County Food Bank

• Tori Nuccio, Deputy Director, Financial Aid, West Chester University

• Rita Patel Eng, Ed.D., Senior Director, Center for Community Engagement & Social Impact (CCESI), West Chester University 

Honoring a Legacy of Engagement 

Dr. Dinniman has long emphasized the responsibility of public universities to share their knowledge base with the community: 

“One of my greatest values to WCU was being a bridge to the community, and for the community to have a bridge to WCU. I did this through my research and teaching and bringing that knowledge to the larger community in terms of understanding public issues and their solutions.” 

His papers, now preserved in Special Collections, serve as a resource for fostering ongoing dialogue, ensuring that today’s challenges are informed by the lessons of the past. 

Reception and Acknowledgments 

Following the discussion, a reception will offer guests the chance to connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities for future partnerships. 

This event is made possible by a generous gift from the Hankin Group. Special thanks also go to our WCU student workers—Lilli Benson, Richie Bruce, and Alex Friedberg—for their contributions to the Dr. Andrew Dinniman Archive Collection. 

Business Librarian, Grace Liu, Featured in WCU Magazine

The Spring 2025 issue of the West Chester University Magazine features University Libraries Business Librarian, Grace Liu. The Faculty Profile highlights Grace’s commitment to student success at WCU through the impactful grants, programs, and groups she leads.

Read the full article.

We want to inform our valued patrons that the Presser Music Library will be temporarily closed June 2nd through June 29th due to essential renovations to the Swope Music Building’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system.

The FHG Library is open during this renovation, please visit us there! Physical music scores and books will be retrieved by staff and available for pick-up at FHG library. To request materials, use Library Search and select FHG as the pick-up location. Our digital library, including eBooks, scores, audio recordings, and research databases, will remain fully accessible at https://library.wcupa.edu/music. 

This HVAC upgrade is part of WCU’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient environment for all students and workers. While we understand this may cause some inconvenience, these improvements are necessary to ensure long-term health and comfort of our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance your library experience.

Key Details:

• Closure Begins: June 2nd
• Estimated Reopening: June 30th

• Request materials: Search and place requests in our online library catalog.
• Returns: Drop-off returns at FHG Library which will remain open during the closure. Please see FHG library hours here.
• Contacts for Questions or Assistance:
  • Library Help: 610-436-2946
  • Email:  presserlibrary@wcupa.edu

Stay connected with us on https://www.instagram.com/wcupressermusiclibrary/ for updates and reopening announcements.

On March 25th, 2025, West Chester University’s Special Collections hosted Driven to Design: The Life of William Chester Ruth, honoring the life and legacy of the Chester County African American inventor and businessman. The program’s more than 60 attendees learned how Ruth’s groundbreaking designs helped advance agriculture and other industries during the first half of the twentieth century. 

The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Special Collection Librarian, Ron McColl, followed by a series of insightful presentations. Dr. tonya thames-taylor, associate professor of history at WCU, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on "Slavery, Freedom, and Labor in Chester County," setting the historical context for Ruth’s achievements. Bruce Bomberger, the former curator of Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, shared how he rediscovered Ruth’s legacy, provided a detailed account of his research into Ruth’s life, highlighting his journey from a self-taught blacksmith to a successful inventor of national renown with multiple patents to his name. Bomberger emphasized how Ruth’s most notable inventions, including the automatic hay baler and self-lifting farm elevator, revolutionized local agriculture. 

The program culminated with a discussion featuring Ruth’s great-great-granddaughter, Cierra Johnson, a West Chester University graduate, as well as Gwendolyn Ruth Dickinson, Ruth’s granddaughter. They shared personal anecdotes and reflections on Ruth. Johnson explained that stories about her great-great-grandfather continue to inspire her and her family’s endeavors. 

Following the event, attendees viewed an exhibition showcasing items from the William Chester Ruth papers, which University Libraries Special Collections acquired last year. Highlights of the collection include photographs, marketing materials, business correspondence, patents applications, and blueprints. To learn more about William Chester Ruth, or to schedule an appointment to view his papers, contact Ron McColl at rmccoll@wcupa.edu or visit wcruthlegacy.org. 

Completion of IMLS Grant Project on Data Quality Literacy

In February 2025, Grace Liu, Associate Professor and Business Librarian at F.H.G. Library, and her team completed the 2.5-year Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant project on data quality literacy. This project was a collaboration between West Chester University, Stanford University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The project received $149,992 IMLS funding for a National Forum proposal “Building Capacity of Academic Librarians in Understanding Quantitative Data, Data Quality Problems, and Evaluating Data Quality.” The project aimed to raise academic librarians’ awareness of data quality issues, fill their knowledge gaps, and build academic librarians’ capacity and confidence in teaching data evaluation, critical thinking about data, and data literacy.

During the first year, with the help of Standard University’s Event Operations Team, the project team organized seven online national forum webinar sessions. These sessions covered topics, including

1. Evaluating Data Quality: Challenges and Competencies;
2. Quality Assurance in Data Creation;
3. Understanding Commercial Data Quality Issues;
4. Evaluating Governmental Data (U.S. and International);
5. Data Quality: Reproducibility and Preservation;
6. Data Quality: Evolving Employer Expectations; and
7. Librarians' Role in Cultivating Data-Literate Citizens.

These sessions featured a diverse panel of experts, including data librarians from Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and the University of California, Berkeley; the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Census Bureau; the former Chief Statistician of the United States; and data experts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Catholic Charities USA, Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Kansas City, Cornell University’s Labor Dynamics Institute, Meta Platforms, Inc., Microsoft Research, the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, Ithaka S+R, and the American Statistical Association.

The sessions drew 3,348 unique registrants and 1,931 attendees from six continents and 55 countries, representing over 1,000 institutions, including academic institutions, public libraries, NGOs, central banks, government agencies, corporations, state and national libraries, healthcare systems, and school libraries.

During the second year, the project team edited the national forum transcripts into an open-access eBook, Data Quality Literacy Guidebook, which includes seven chapters, 20 subchapters, case studies, inspiring quotes, charts and graphs, resources, Q&A, and appendices. In addition, the project developed 13 knowledge briefs outlining synthesized data evaluation strategies, including

1. Data Reference Interview
2. Evaluating Data Documentation
3. Evaluating Dataset for Research Needs
4. Using and Evaluating U.S. Federal Statistics
5. Understanding Administrative Data
6. Evaluating Administrative Data Quality
7. Understanding Commercial Data
8. Evaluating Commercial Data Quality
9. Commercial Data Quality: Conversation with the Vendors
10. Commercial Data Quality: Conversation with Researchers
11. Evaluating International Government Data Quality
12. Understanding Survey Data and Public Poll
13. Evaluating Survey Data Quality

The knowledge briefs serve as a framework for academic librarians to organize literacy instruction sessions on data quality or engage in deeper conversations with faculty or researchers on data quality literacy topics. For example, in the one-shot library instruction, there are potential opportunities for librarians to highlight specific data quality issues such as missing values, data errors, or biases that the students need to be aware of when using data or further developing data-related critical thinking skills.

 

The team prepared a comprehensive promotion plan distributing the project and its deliverables through 27 channels. They were invited to share their projects at several key events such as the 2023 Beyond the Numbers Conference organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the 2024 International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) Webinar, 2025 The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Business Librarians Affinity Group Webinar, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Digital Scholarship Webinar, and the Hawaii University graduate student seminar. Since its official release in November 2024, the project website attracted over 4,000 users and 7,800 views.

In the final phase of the project, West Chester University students Niko Galioto, a graphic design major, and Zoe Martin, a marketing major, joined the team to assist with the project website, knowledge brief design, and promotion. Their contributions significantly enhanced the project's visual quality and project outcomes while also building their portfolios for graduation.

The national forum webinar series, eBook, and knowledge briefs laid the foundation for the knowledge of data quality literacy. They empowered academic librarians to teach critical thinking about data and increased their confidence in discussing data quality issues with database vendors and researchers.

Learn more by visiting the project website: https://www.dataqualityliteracy.org. 

Driven to Design: The Life of African American Inventor and Businessman William Chester Ruth

From the 1920s until his death in 1971, William Chester Ruth, a African American inventor, entrepreneur, and minister from Chester County, built and sold his patented farm equipment and other machinery throughout the United States. In 2024, the William Chester Ruth Legacy Project, which honors the achievements of this ingenious and courageous businessman, donated his papers to WCU’s Special Collections. On March 25th, we will share items from this fascinating collection, hear Ruth’s inspiring life story, and learn from Ruth’s own family members how they continue his legacy today.

Read more about this event on WCU News.

Join us for this special celebration of a true Chester County pioneer!

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 25th
🕓 Time: 2-3:30 PM
📍 Location: University Libraries Special Collections | 6th Floor of FHG Library
🤩 What: A Deep Dive into the Life and Memory of William C. Ruth
🥨Food & Drink: Light refreshments 
🎟️ RamConnect: https://cglink.me/2f3/r2265367

Help University Libraries support our Golden Rams on the WCU Day of Giving Friday, March 7, 2025!  West Chester University Libraries is at the heart of student success, providing essential resources, innovative study spaces, and programs that empower our community. Become a Friend of the Libraries and support our mission to serve students, faculty, staff and the community.  This Day of Giving, your gift helps us to: 

•  Provide students with skills for academic and career success and life-long learning 

• Develop dynamic spaces that inspire creativity, learning, and engagement 

• Increase access to books, journals, and digital resources 

 Every gift—big or small—fuels student success. Join us in making a difference today! 💛🐏  

To give the gift of supporting our Golden Rams in succeeding at WCU, visit our Day of Giving page.

This year, there is a matching gift challenge: $1 per $1 donated up to $1,000! A donation of $50 or more will enroll you in the Friends of the Libraries program. 

We're Hiring! | Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Digital Initiatives Librarian

Position Summary

 

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University (WCU) Libraries invites applicants for the position of Digital Initiatives Librarian. This is a Full-Time, 9-month, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor position. The position begins in August 2025.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The mission of the University Libraries (UL) is to empower intellectual exploration through building connections, collections, and community. As a vital service point for the University’s academic programs, the University Libraries contribute to WCU’s core mission of student success. The faculty members serve as both instructors of information literacy and stewards of library resources. Learn more about West Chester University’s Libraries.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who will develop innovative strategies to advance the University Libraries’ digital teaching and support digital scholarship across campus, while also showcasing our unique digital collections. The faculty position will provide guidance and inspiration for a team dedicated to enhancing the University Libraries’ reputation as a campus leader in digital learning. The Digital Initiatives Librarian will be expected to develop responsive collections, deliver inclusive instruction, provide research support, and make scholarly contributions to the profession. The faculty member will collaborate with other University Libraries faculty and staff to ensure student success. May work some evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the conception, development, and implementation of digital projects
• Support in the acquisition of born-digital content, web-archiving, and other digital collecting initiatives
• Develop the vision for digital content hosting and sharing across a variety of platforms, including policies, workflows, procedures, and the selection and maintenance of various CMS
• Develop the vision for digital asset management and preservation, including policies, workflows, procedures, and selection and maintenance of the libraries’ dedicated server spaces and DAMS
• Participate, establish, and/or lead various teams to advance the University Libraries’ digital initiatives
• Partner, collaborate, and share content with consortia and external digital platforms to increase exposure of collections
• Promote and market the UL’s digital collections and scholarship services on campus and beyond
• Provide course instruction in digital literacy, digital humanities tools, and best practices in digital scholarship; and deliver general information literacy course instruction as needed
• Select the digital scholarship tools the UL will host, promote, teach, and support for scholarly purposes
• Instruct faculty and other members of the campus community on the use of various digital tools and practices, and collaborate with librarians and classroom faculty to incorporate digital collections into courses
• Provide in-person and virtual research consultations for students and faculty during designated shifts at the research help desk
• Participate in library and university governance (shared governance) 
• Engage in scholarship that includes research, scholarly, and/or creative activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Master’s degree in Library Science or closely related degree from an accredited American Library Association program
• At least 2 years professional experience working with digital collections and scholarship in an academic library or similar research environment
• At least 2 years teaching experience in an academic library or similar research environment
• Knowledge of library and archives metadata standards, systems interoperability, born-digital stewardship, and user experience design
• Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property rules and regulations in a digital environment
• Experience managing DAMs and CMS applications and/or software such as CONTENTdm, bepress, Islandora, Omeka, etc
• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive workplace
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, and present dynamically to a variety of constituents

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Second advanced degree or additional graduate coursework; and/or
• Experience developing and implementing strategies and workflows in a collaborative environment while managing competing priorities; and/or
• Familiarity with a variety of instructional and library software/technology/applications such as learning management systems, LibGuides, SpringShare applications, Primo, Alma, etc.; and/or
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a collegial academic setting; and/or 
• Experience providing reference and research services in person and/or virtually to students and faculty; and/or

• Record of professional service, scholarship, publication, and/or presentations at a national level

   

Special Instructions

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
 
Review of application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vita
• List of three references with contact information (Include position title, phone number, and email address)
• Diversity statement (See below)

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?

 

• Official transcripts will be required prior to hire.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

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