Exploring Employment Opportunities at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College, a distinguished liberal arts and sciences institution nestled in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of employment opportunities for individuals seeking to contribute to its vibrant academic community. Founded in 1832, the College is committed to providing equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. This article provides an overview of the types of positions available, the application process, and important information for prospective employees.

Faculty Positions

Gettysburg College consistently seeks talented and dedicated educators to join its faculty. A number of faculty positions are available, including both tenure-track and visiting positions across various departments. These positions offer the opportunity to engage with a diverse student body within a rigorous liberal arts environment.

Visiting Assistant Professor Positions: Several departments, including Art and Art History, Psychology, Health Sciences, and Biology, often advertise for Visiting Assistant Professors. These positions are typically one-year appointments, ideal for candidates seeking temporary teaching experience or those transitioning between academic roles. For example, the Department of Psychology and the Department of Health Sciences are seeking a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Health Psychology beginning August 2026. Similarly, the Department of Psychology at Gettysburg College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Human Cognition beginning August 2026. The teaching load for these positions is equivalent to six courses over the academic year. Gettysburg College also invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in the Health Sciences Department beginning August 2026.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions: Departments such as Mathematics, Computer Science, and Political Science periodically announce openings for tenure-track Assistant Professors. These positions are designed for individuals with a strong commitment to scholarship, teaching, and service, who are eager to contribute to the long-term intellectual vitality of the College. The Department of Political Science seeks candidates in the subfield of American Politics specializing in judicial politics, law, and/or courts.
Lecturer Positions: The Communication Studies Program at Gettysburg College invites applications for a three-year, renewable Lecturer position, to begin August 2026. The position is designed to contribute to the College’s new Communication Studies major and minor.
Distinguished Professor Positions: The History Department at Gettysburg College invites applications for the Robert C. Fluhrer Distinguished Professor in Civil War Studies beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will be a recognized scholar in Civil War era history and a dedicated teacher, making contributions in scholarship, teaching, advising, mentoring, and service to the department and College.
Adjunct Faculty Positions: The Department of Management at Gettysburg College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach one section of the undergraduate course MGT 321 Topics in Operations Management.

Staff Positions

Gettysburg College also offers a range of staff positions that support the institution's operations and enhance the student experience. These positions span various departments, including Facilities Services, Campus Safety, Athletics, and Digital Strategy.

Facilities Services: Gettysburg College is seeking a part-time Housekeeper (approx. 18 hours per week) to work in the Facilities Services Department.
Campus Safety: Gettysburg College is seeking a full time Campus Safety Officer (CSO) (40 hours per week) to work for Campus Safety.
Athletics: Gettysburg College is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Offensive Line Assistant Football Coach. Gettysburg College is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time position as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Digital Strategy: Gettysburg College is seeking an empathetic and innovative individual to serve as Assistant Director of Digital Strategy.

Student Employment Opportunities

Gettysburg College recognizes the importance of student work experience and provides on-campus employment for approximately 45% of its student population. These positions offer students the opportunity to develop valuable skills, contribute to the College community, and earn money to help with college costs.

Types of Student Positions

Student positions are available across various departments and offices on campus, and are funded through departmental budgets. All positions are open to any student, regardless of their eligibility for Federal Work-Study.

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Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program provides meaningful employment opportunities on campus and in the Gettysburg community for students who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA analysis. Students awarded Federal Work-Study as part of their financial aid package are referred to supervisors who have available positions.

How to Find and Apply for Student Jobs

Students interested in working on campus should log in to their Handshake account and search for on-campus positions. Positions that specifically state Work Study are only open to students who are eligible for a Federal Work Study award through Financial Aid.

Handshake: Most offices/departments will post openings during the beginning and end of each semester. August/September, November, January/February, and April tend to be peak times of the year when positions are posted in Handshake. However, postings can be listed throughout the calendar year.
Application Instructions: Make sure to follow all of the instructions in the application.

Important Information for Student Employees

Hiring Paperwork: Students who have never worked on campus before must complete paperwork with Student Employment Services at the Center for Career Engagement within three days of the first day of employment. The routing number is the first set of numbers located on the bottom left-hand corner of your check. Federal regulations stipulate that only original, unexpired documents can be accepted and the documents must be verified in-person with the individual employee.
Work Hours: Given the rigorous academics at Gettysburg College, most students work an average of 10-15 hours/week. International students are limited to 20 hours/week when classes are in session due to immigration visa requirements for all jobs combined.
Pay Schedule: Student employees are paid every two weeks via direct deposit. Your direct deposit statements can be found in your Student Center.
Direct Deposit to Student Account: You have the option to apply a portion or all of your pay to your student account. A special Student Payroll-Student Account direct deposit form must be submitted.
Social Security Number: All international students who plan to work must apply for a social security number but may complete the payroll paperwork without it.
Time Sheets: Your supervisor will create your time sheet in CNAV for you once all of your hiring paperwork is completed. It is important that you correctly fill out your time sheet by the deadline. Instructions for completing your time sheet are included in the hiring paperwork packet. Students should log their hours after each completed shift. Time sheets need to be submitted at the end of the student pay period (always on a Friday).

Student Employee of the Year Award

Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student work experience. Student Employment Services invites offices and academic departments to submit nominations for Student Employee of the Year! Nominees must be a current Gettysburg College undergraduate student who is/was employed in an on campus office/department during this academic year (August 2024-March 2025). Anyone who works directly with the student nominee may submit a nomination. Student Employment Services will be accepting nominations on a rolling basis.

Application Process

To view open positions and apply, prospective employees are encouraged to visit the Gettysburg College employment website. The website allows users to search for positions based on their search criteria and provides detailed information about each job opening.

Position Details: To view the position details and/or apply to an open position, click on the position title or the View Details link.
Bookmarking Positions: If you would like to bookmark a position for later review, click on the Bookmark link.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gettysburg College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions.

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Additional Information

Clery Act

Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Gettysburg College, 300 North Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325 or call (717)337-6912.

Background Checks

New faculty and employees at Gettysburg College will be required to submit a background check.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding any of the position listings, please call the Human Resources Office at 717-337-6202.

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