Employment Opportunities at York University

 

Mission-Driven Institution

The mission of York University is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and to equip students for lifelong service to God, family and society. It takes each employee to fulfill this purpose-driven mission. 

Non-discrimination

York University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, loan, and other financial aid programs, athletic and other University -administered programs or employment as required by federal laws, including Title VII and Title IX, except when such distinctions may be appropriate under state and federal constitutional provisions due to the religious identity of York University and its mission, as determined by its Board of Trustees and the nature of the particular employment position or activity in question.

Faculty Employment Opportunities

York University is located in York, Nebraska, approximately 45 minutes west of Lincoln and 45 minutes east of Grand Island. The University has a strong Christian heritage and is affiliated with the churches of Christ. York University is both a ministry and a mission field providing numerous opportunities to introduce students to Jesus and/or help them grow in their faith. Our campus footprint provides ample space for our 450 seated students and 200 online students.

Applications should be submitted electronically to the contact listed with each position. Only electronic (PDF) submissions will be accepted. Applications should include:

  • A letter of interest

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Copies of all post-secondary transcripts (official copies required at time of hire)

  • Three or more appropriate references who may be contacted

  • Response to the York University mission statement

  • Personal faith statement

  • Statement of teaching philosophy

Salary and rank are determined based on credentials and experience.

Benefits include group medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 403b retirement plan, tuition benefits for employee/spouse/children. 

The list below provides information about faculty positions currently available at York University.

 

Faculty Open Positions

Effective Date: Until Filled  

Salary: Position is full-time with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral Degree in related discipline.  Candidate working on a PhD may be considered.
  • Subject Matter Expert in any interdisciplinary field required but preference given to earned academia in Leadership, Business, Organizational Behavior, or related field.
  • Experience working in online and/or higher education preferred.
  • Experience in teaching preferred.
  • Experience in course design and curriculum building preferred.
  • Experience in leadership training, networking, and program promotion desired.
  • Excellent organization and project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to work and think independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, wordsmithing and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel when appropriate.

Position & Responsibilities: 

This is a 12-month Faculty Position responsible to the Provost and the appointed Dean/Lead for Graduate Studies.  Applicant should be well-versed in teaching, building, maintaining, assessing and writing curriculum for an academic program.  Directors are responsible for ensuring programs are current and relevant as well as consistent with the York University mission. This position will maintain, improve, and regulate instructional materials in accordance with university practices and work with other subject matter experts to update instructional design processes and templates.  As the primary program representative, the Director will ensure the satisfactory performance of all related tasks, activities and events, such as accreditation, reports, assessment, promotions and partnership engagements.

 

Responsibilities include recruitment and admissions, student advising, administration, and planning.  Directors will meet with prospective students and other interested parties to describe information on the university, graduate studies, and the respective program.  Directors will review evaluations and help resolve program-related comments and complaints.  Directors work closely with Admissions, the Registrar, Provost, Department Chairs, other Program Directors, and Faculty.  Directors may work with Finance, Student Services, Advancement, and assorted committees.

 

Master’s of Organizational and Global Leadership (MOL) Program Director will:

  • Implement, manage, design, report, and assess the MOL program.
  • Teach 9 graduate hours annually, including at least 3 hours face-to-face within a hybrid setting.
  • Teach 12 undergraduate hours each traditional academic year as determined by Provost.
  • Design, refresh, or revise 3-4 course master shells annually for the MOL program.
  • Coach faculty and Subject Matter Experts to update and refresh up to 15 classes annually in other disciplines for YUO which need to be redesigned, refreshed, or revised.
  • Develop, prioritize, manage and execute projects designed to meet student recruitment goals for the program.
  • Develop new outreach strategies and manage analytics to gauge program performance.
  • Assist with recruiting events/activities as a representative of York University online and graduate programming.
  • Develop relationships with potential partnerships.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, corporations, and other organizations.
  • Continue to innovate and create best practices for York University Online.
  • Initiate and set goals for new programs based on the organization’s strategic objectives.
  • Direct Faculty, Graduate Assistant, and Work Study as necessary.
  • Use Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas), Student Information Systems (e.g., J1, and Customer Relationship Modules (e.g., JRM) as required.

To apply for this position, please submit these documents to the Dr. Shannon Leinen at provost@york.edu.

Posted 6/29/23

Qualifications: Applicants must be able to teach a variety of lower and upper level history courses, including American and European history. A master’s degree in History or master’s degree with eighteen graduate hours in History is required; doctorate preferred. All applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and interest in the academic and spiritual development of undergraduate students. All qualified applicants must be professing Christians; be active, faithful members of a local congregation; and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the University; preference is given to fully qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ.

Faculty responsibilities include:

  • Provide up to 27 hours of classroom instruction per academic year

  • Participate in departmental assessment

  • Serve on campus wide committees as assigned

  • Serve on department/division committees as assigned

  • Maintain office hours

  • Serve as an academic advisor

To apply for this position, please submit these documents to the Dr. Shannon Leinen at provost@york.edu.

Posted 5/15/23

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, caring, and Christ-centered leader to serve as our next Provost. The Provost will be a forward-thinking, creative individual with the ability to network with various constituents throughout the city, state, and nation to provide York University students with academic opportunities that equip them to shape the future. Reporting to the President, the Provost is the chief academic offcer and is responsible for ensuring that the academic affairs of the university are executed with excellent quality and innovation and in accordance with federal, regional, state, and local statutes; accreditation principles, standards, and requirements; board and university policies; and other commonly accepted higher education standards and practices. In addition, the Provost is responsible for ensuring that financial resources are allocated to the various divisions of the university and controlled using commonly accepted accounting principles and standards.

Primary Duties:
The Provost performs the following duties in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and policies of York University.

  • The Provost oversees the academic departments and York University Online within the university, including academic records, library, faculty, and registration.
  • The Provost is responsible for recruiting and selecting all academic faculty. The Provost may create a hiring committee for open faculty positions. The committee will be chaired by the Provost or his/her designee.
  • New faculty members must attend an orientation program provided by the Provost before the beginning of fall semester classes.
  • Appointment to academic, administrative positions will be made by the Provost in consultation with the President of the University.

View full job description. Applications will be accepted until the time that a new Provost is appointed.

To apply for this position, submit the appropriate materials in PDF format to samsmith@york.edu.

Posted 5/5/23

Anticipated Start Date: August 2023

Seeking full-time faculty member. Applicants should be able to teach a variety of lower and upper division courses in business. Possible courses would depend on the candidate's academic background including Operations, Financial Markets, Accounting, Computer Applications, Management, Agribusiness Management or Financial Management. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and experience or expertise in accounting, management or related field.

Faculty responsibilities include:

  • Provide up to 27 hours of classroom instruction per academic year

  • Participate in departmental assessment

  • Serve on campus wide committees as assigned

  • Serve on department/division committees as assigned

  • Maintain office hours

  • Serve as an academic advisor

  • Sponsor the business club

To apply for this position, please submit these documents to the Dr. Shannon Leinen at provost@york.edu.

Updated on 5/22/2023

Anticipated Start Date: August 2023/January 2023 may be considered

Qualifications: Must be able to teach a variety of lower and upper division courses in computer
science including Information Technology, Programming I & II, Business Computer Applications,
Hardware I, and Internet History.


A successful candidate will have a master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related
field; doctorate preferred. All applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and
interest in the academic and spiritual development of undergraduate students. A successful candidate
will be an active member of the churches of Christ/Stone Campbell heritage and demonstrate a
commitment to Christian education. York University is a private Christian institution of higher
learning affiliated with the churches of Christ.

Faculty responsibilities include:

  • Provide up to 27 hours of classroom instruction per academic year

  • Participate in departmental assessment

  • Serve on campus wide committees as assigned

  • Serve on department/division committees as assigned

  • Maintain office hours

  • Serve as an academic advisor

To apply for this position, please submit these documents to the Dr. Shannon Leinen at provost@york.edu.


Updated on 5/22/2023

 

Staff Employment Opportunities

The list below provides information about staff jobs currently available at York University. Qualified persons filing timely applications will be given consideration for the positions listed. Each position will have specific application instructions. 

Salary is based on experience.

Benefits include group medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 403b retirement plan, tuition benefits for employee/spouse/children. 

Unless otherwise noted, posted positions are 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, in-person. 

The list below provides information about staff positions currently available at York University.

 

Staff Open Positions

Position Summary: The person in this position is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting campus network and computing systems, including school-owned computers, network equipment, servers, audio/visual equipment, and peripherals. The position reports to the Director of Information Technology.

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Support for University computers, including operating systems, MS Office, hardware, and
    peripherals
  • Support for a Google Workspace environment
  • Create and deliver systems training materials
  • Network and A/V wiring
  • Support for Audio/Visual and Physical Security Systems
  • Research, gather, and compile information as requested
  • Assist in monitoring, maintenance, and planning related to network and server equipment.
  • Interact with students to stay current with student technology wants, needs, and trends
  • Keep meticulous and accurate records
  • Maintain neat and functional workspace
  • Occasional night, weekend, and holiday service required
  • Promote a positive image of the IT department and school to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituents
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will have a student-first attitude and hold a bachelor degree in a computer or
math-related field or any bachelor degree with equivalent experience and will have a minimum of 1 year
experience working with Microsoft technologies. This position will require someone who is detail-
oriented, energetic, and able to keep abreast of current technology trends.

Submit resume to:
Joel Coehoorn
Director of Information Technology
jcoehoorn@york.edu
(electronic submissions only)

Posted: 6/27/23

 

Graduate Assistant Opportunities

The purpose of the Graduate Assistant Program is to employ qualified students in York University Masters level programs in order to provide those students with relevant work experience as they pursue their Master’s degree and to add capable employees to York University’s staff in areas of need or targeted strategic growth. 

The opportunity to be a Graduate Assistant at York University is a unique and special privilege to further the mission of York University in selected programs. Each Graduate Assistant is expected to show an outstanding attitude at all times and maintain the character of a York University employee in every facet of their lives.

Graduate Assistants (GAs) at York University will meet and retain the following criteria:
  • Be a strong representation of York University’s mission, values, and student standards of conduct.
  • It is the institution's expectation that GAs serve for two full academic years and complete a Masters program during the same 2 academic years. In order to do so, GAs must maintain continuous enrollment progressing toward successful completion. Continuous enrollment is generally defined as follows: during year 1 of a GA’s service to the institution (Fall A, Fall B, Spring A, Spring B, Summer A, and Summer B) they are required to enroll and complete a minimum of 5 courses (15 hours) and cannot exceed a maximum of 7 courses (21 hours). The final 15 hours of the GA’s program must be set with a graduation date approved by the supervisor. Any deviation from a students incoming schedule should be approved by: 1) their direct supervisor, 2) their Graduate Degree's Program Director, and 3) the SLT member who oversees that particular GA.
  • Be able to be accepted, academically, into the Graduate Degree Program with the student’s program admissions criteria.
  • Select a degree plan and follow the Program of Completion registration plan as laid out by their advisor for course order and modality.
  • Provide support to select departments on campus directly related to student retention and persistence.
  • Meet regularly with the Graduate Academic Personnel and Graduate Student Services Team to assure the fulfillment of academic goals.
  • GAs, who are former York University students, must have been free of probation status with the Office of Student Development during their last 2 years as a student.
  • GAs, who are not former York University students, must exhibit a record of strong character and ability to influence students positively in a way that is consistent with York University’s mission. 
  • GAs must be in good financial standing with the York University Business Office (Student Accounts). They must complete a Graduate Assistant Financial Responsible Agreement and will indicate on this agreement their method of payment and their choice of a meal stipend or cafeteria plan. 
  • GA’s may apply for financial aid through the FAFSA.  The only aid available through the FAFSA is unsubsidized loans
  • GAs are expected to work within the framework of their program and graduate as agreed upon with their direct supervisor and the SLT member who oversees the GA. 
  • GAs must maintain a residence on campus or submit an appeal regarding their residency which satisfies the terms of their agreement with their supervisors. The residence requirement can be appealed by submitting a letter of request to the department of the assistantship. The appeal must include a reason for the exception and proposed living arrangements. 
  • GAs are expected to operate by the same standards, which can be found in the Policy and Procedure Manual, as full-time York University employees. 
  • GAs are generally encouraged to refrain, but are not prohibited from, engaging in romantic relationships with undergraduate students. GAs must prioritize the importance of healthy relationships with all faculty, staff, and students. If a GA does enter into an appropriate romantic relationship, as defined by the York University Policy and Procedure guidelines, then it is expected that the GA will promptly disclose this relationship to his/her immediate supervisor and Human Resources. 
  • Acceptance of a GA position constitutes an agreement that the student willfully acknowledges the terms of his/her position. 

Responsibilities and Benefits
Each GA position has unique responsibilities.  It is up to the individual department to share those responsibilities with qualified applicants. Interested candidates should inquire with the supervising email, as posted in the description, and request the information regarding the graduate position.  Benefits are reviewed annually and would be revealed at the time of interview to qualified applicants.
Each position listed below has been approved by the York University Senior Leadership Team.  Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to the associated email address/applicant contact to learn if the position is still open and about departmental GA responsibilities within that role.

Graduate Assistant Open Positions

Position: Science Department Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Bryan Kretz and/or Shannon Leinen; bckretz@york.edu, sleinen@york.edu
Employment Timeline: August 2024 July 2026

Position: Business DepartmentGraduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Shannon Leinen, sleinen@york.edu 
Employment Timeline: August 2024-July 2026

Position: York University Online Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Ken Yunevich or Shannon Leinen; kyunevich@york.edu, sleinen@york.edu 
Employment Timeline: August 2024-July 2026

Position: Library and Academic Services Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Leanna Hawley; Shannon Leinen; llhawley@york.edu, sleinen@york.edu 
Employment Timeline: Available Immediately

Position: Softball Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Roni Miller, rsmiller@york.edu
Employment Timeline: Available Immediately

Position: Women's Wrestling Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Jeff Albers, jpalbers@york.edu
Employment Timeline: Available Immediately

Position: Volleyball Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Irick Gardner, ikgardner@york.edu
Employment Timeline: Available Immediately

Position: Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Greg Reynolds, gdreynolds@york.edu 
Employment Timeline: August 2024-July 2026

Position: Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant
Applicant Contact: Tyler Wilt, tlwilt@york.edu 
Employment Timeline: August 2024-July 2026

 

Students Employment Opportunities

York University offers students part-time jobs called "work study" that offer a range of different skills, fields and experiences. Working part-time allows students to earn money for expenses, establish a work record and develop skills.  For more information about work study or to apply visit here