Employment Opportunities

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Seeking full-time faculty member. Applicants should be able to teach a variety of lower and upper division courses in accounting and finance. Possible courses would depend on the candidate's academic background including Accounting, Financial Markets, Operations, 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.

Posted 2/17/26

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

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education
• Candidate working on a Ph.D. or Ed.D. may be considered
• Experience working in online education preferred
• Experience in working with Accreditation and Department of Education preferred
• Have held a Teaching License either current or expired in any state. Or be willing to work toward the teaching licensure of Nebraska.

Position and Responsibilities:

This is a 12-month, on site, Faculty Position housed within the Online Department. Applicants should be well-versed in building, maintaining, and assessing collegiate educational programming.  A successful candidate will be an active member of the churches of Christ/Stone Campbell heritage and demonstrate a commitment to Christian education. Ideal candidates will have interest in areas of education that may include: curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, early childhood education, social emotional learning, or sports administration.  The incumbent will participate in governance activities, serve on committees, and implement school policies and procedures.

Master of Education Program Director responsibilities include:

• Implement, manage, design, report and assess curriculum in the Master of Education program.
• Teach 15 graduate or undergraduate hours as part of the faculty load, some of which may be Face-to-Face, at the discretion of the Provost.
• Design or refresh 2-4 courses per academic year in accordance with the institution’s instructional design process.
• Aid in the recruitment, admissions, and retention of graduate and online students.
• Collaborate on outreach and marketing efforts.
  Provide counsel to students and prospective students on program-related matters.
• Develop relationships with area and associated schools and homeschool groups; cultivate potential partnerships; and conduct site-visits accordingly with a goal of at least annually for locations within reasonable driving distance to include the possibility of an overnight stay.
• Work alongside the undergraduate education program and department chair to set goals for the University and maintain compliance with the Nebraska Department of Education.
• Run the mentor program for licensure areas to include serving as one as part of their workload each term, recruiting others, and conducting orientations for all mentors and their assigned students
• Be prepared to represent York University at various events, including events aimed at recruiting students, especially as the events support York University Online programming
• Attend all faculty and academic personnel meetings as required by the university.

ELearning Specialist responsibilities include:

• Maintain process for recruiting and maintaining qualified faculty to teach courses administered by York University Online; aid in the selection of instructors for each term.
• Design and maintain an orientation and annual professional development training for both new and assigned faculty; maintain faculty instructional and informative materials.
• Design and maintain a student orientation for online and graduate students.
• For every term, monitor instructor performance and send weekly correspondence to all faculty regarding faculty engagement.
• Assist with online classroom setup for each sub-term.
• Assist with the distribution, collection and documentation of online faculty performance assessments.
• Chair the Online Faculty Workshop at least twice annually.
  Work closely with all relevant staff to determine instructional best practices on topics such as: attendance, faculty expectations, course implementation, Canvas help, and course improvement.
• Work with the Academic Resource Center, Student Services, Instructional Design and other departments to bring equality of modality to online students and faculty.
• Work as a team member to continue to innovate and create best practices for York University Online.

Benefits: Group medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 403B retirement plan, tuition benefits for employee/spouse/children.  

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

Posted 4/21/25

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

York University invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Biology.
Position is full-time with salary commensurate with education and experience with a start date of August 1, 2025.

Qualifications:
Must be able to teach a variety of lower- and upper-division courses in biology potentially including: Cell Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in delivering instruction for associated laboratory components. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, show an interest in the academic and spiritual development of undergraduate students, demonstrate commitment to the York University mission, and be an active member of the churches of Christ / Stone Campbell heritage. York University is a private Christian institution of higher learning affiliated with the Churches of Christ.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Benefits: Group medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 403B retirement plan, tuition benefits for employee/spouse/children.

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

Posted 1/17/25

 

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

York University invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Natural Sciences. Position is full-time with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications:

Must be able to teach a variety of lower- and upper-division courses in biology and other sciences including: kinesiology, zoology, ecology, environmental science, agriculture or healthcare. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate an understanding of lab management. If qualified, the candidate may be considered to be the Masters of Healthcare Administration Program Director. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, show an interest in the academic and spiritual development of undergraduate students, demonstrate commitment to the York University mission, and be an active member of the churches of Christ / Stone Campbell heritage. York University is a private Christian institution of higher learning affiliated with the Churches of Christ.

Responsibilities (Depending on Qualifications):

•  Provide up to 21-27 hours of classroom instruction per academic year
• Service and maintain science laboratories
•  Act as a graduate program director
•  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

Benefits: Group medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 403B retirement plan, tuition benefits for employee/spouse/children.

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

Posted on 01/21/2025

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Salary: Adjunct Rate

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or Related Field
• Previous experience teaching at the college level preferred.

Position & Responsibilities: This is a temporary (4 month) Adjunct Biology Professor position. A Successful Candidate will be responsible for teaching an undergraduate biology or kinesiology course, developing course materials, and fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach an introductory Biology course, including lectures and laboratory sessions. 
• Develop and update the institutional course guide. 
• Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical’s. 
• Provide timely feedback and support to students to promote academic success. 

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

Posted on 6/27/24

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Reports To: Vice President for Enrollment
Department: Admissions
Classification: Full-Time

Position Purpose: The Director of Enrollment Marketing & CRM supports York University's enrollment goals by connecting recruitment strategy, enrollment communications, CRM technology, marketing, and prospective student engagement.

Working closely with the Vice President for Enrollment, the Director helps create a cohesive and engaging experience for prospective students and families from initial inquiry through enrollment. The position provides leadership for enrollment-focused communication campaigns, CRM workflows and mass messaging, recruitment marketing initiatives, and strategic engagement efforts across undergraduate, online, graduate, and dual enrollment audiences.

The Director also serves as a visible representative of York University, participating in recruitment events, presentations, partnership development, and other opportunities where a strong institutional presence can positively influence enrollment.

Primary Responsibilities

Enrollment CRM & Communications

• Assist in the strategic management and continued development of the University's enrollment CRM.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate automated communication workflows for prospective students at various stages of the enrollment funnel.
• Coordinate enrollment mass messaging through email, text, and other communication channels.
• Work with admissions staff to identify communication gaps and opportunities throughout the student recruitment journey.
• Help ensure CRM data, communication plans, and recruitment processes support enrollment goals.
• Evaluate communication engagement and enrollment data to improve recruitment strategies and messaging.
  

Enrollment Marketing:

• Coordinate enrollment marketing campaigns in partnership with University Marketing and the Vice President for Enrollment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Enrollment and University Marketing, communicating enrollment priorities, prospective student needs, and recruitment objectives to support coordinated marketing strategies.
• Help develop compelling recruitment messaging that communicates the York University experience, value proposition, and distinctive qualities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the University's first impression with prospective students and families.
• Assist with recruitment materials, digital campaigns, event promotion, and other enrollment-focused marketing initiatives.

Graduate, Online & Dual Enrollment Support:

• Coordinate promotional campaigns and communication strategies with graduate program directors and other academic partners.
• Coordinate and support recruitment and enrollment processes for online, graduate, and dual enrollment programs.
• Work with the Associate Dean of Online Studies and program Directors to develop communication and marketing strategies for these populations.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness, inquiries, applications, and enrollment in these programs.

Recruitment & Enrollment Experience:

• Participate in strategic recruitment events, campus visits, presentations, and other high-impact enrollment activities.
• Serve as a front-facing University representative when additional institutional leadership or expertise can strengthen recruitment efforts.

Enrollment Strategy:

• Work closely with the Vice President for Enrollment to identify enrollment trends, communication needs, recruitment opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Use CRM and enrollment data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and student engagement.
• Help develop strategies to improve inquiry-to-application, application-to-admit, and admit-to-enrollment conversion.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, Financial Aid, Athletics, Academics, Student Success, and other University departments to support institutional enrollment goals.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission of York University

• Master’s Degree preferred
• 3 years’ experience in Admissions/Recruitment environment 
• Proficient with CRM operating systems  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Adobe Suite-Creative Cloud desired)
• Strong management/leadership abilities
• Experience with developing marketing materials
• Experience with content development
• Exceptional project management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal-communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging environment
• Self-motivated

 

 

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Reports To: Vice President for Enrollment
Department: Admissions
Classification: Full-Time

Position Purpose: The purpose of the Admissions Counselor (AC) is to lead, guide, and support both prospective and continuing students throughout the enrollment process within assigned campus cohorts and designated geographic territories. Each AC is responsible for managing a specific group of cohorts and regions, with the primary objective of growing and sustaining enrollment at targeted levels within those areas.

Duties include but not limited to:

1. Executing the strategies and tactics in the Admissions’ marketing plan to recruit new students to campus
2. Coordinate and participate in activities designed to introduce prospective students, parents and other constituents to York University, including individual campus visits and campus events
3. Represent York University at various recruitment events/activities such as NACRAO Fairs, Church Visits, Youth Rallies, and Showcases
4. Facilitate direct connections for student with the Athletic Department, Performing Arts, and Faculty
5. Communicate and work to solve enrollment issues with students, families, and other cohort leader.
6. Serve as liaison to mitigate gaps between student and various outside organizations including but not limited to Academic institutions, International recruiting agencies, and the NAIA. 

AC’s will still be assigned to a geographic area as a secondary path for prospective cohorts that do not fall into a specified program/group. AC’s will be strategically sent to favorable events and locations to represent the institution.  If on a trip an AC collects names or other date for a prospective student in another cohort then this information is relayed within the office and to the other cohort leaders.  For example, if the AC who oversees women’s soccer is on a trip in Colorado and meets a prospect interested in women’s basketball, the contact information is loaded into the system under the associated admissions counselor. 

Qualifications:

1. Commitment to Christ, the mission of York University and the mission of the Admissions Office
2. Bachelor’s Degree
3. Outstanding people skills
4. Organized and efficient
5. Exceptional written & oral communication skills
6. Ability and desire to work effectively in a challenging, goal-oriented environment
7. Self-motivated
8. Adept in time management

Application Process: Please submit the following documents to Roni Miller at rsmiller@york.edu.

• Resume
• Three or more appropriate references who may be contacted
• Statement of Faith

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately 
Reports To: President

Position summary: The director of marketing and communications provides strategic leadership in pursuing the vision, mission, and growth goals of York University. Collaborating with the offices of Advancement, Admissions, Athletics, and Academics, this position will be responsible for internal and external communication of the university’s strategic initiatives, prioritizing enrollment, outreach, and alumni relations.

Responsibilities:

• Chair of the Marketing Committee: Lead campus marketing efforts through coordination with a team of individuals across campus who are responsible for external messages. 
• Perform market analysis in order to identify competitive opportunities for the university enrollment marketing.
• Advise the university on lead generation in relation to KPIs on enrollment and fundraising goals as proven through data-driven decision making and marketing strategies.
• Achieve success metrics by improving engagement, stronger brand awareness, enrollment growth, increased donor participation and giving.  
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for each branch of the university in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Connect the university’s value proposition with potential donors and with prospective students.
• Oversee the website maintenance and development for the main campus and online.
• Lead advertising strategies with external vendors, including digital advertising, social media, and printed or displayed advertising.
• Oversee brand and promotional policies across the university system.
• Create digital and physical promotional materials for the university.
• Manage external communications with future students in coordination with CRM managers across the university system.
• Create and manage intake processes and criteria for internal communication for the university events or community-level promotional needs. 
• Become familiar with York University’s audiences and tailor storytelling for each type on an annual basis.
• Create a unifying social media strategy for  York University.
• In collaboration with the President, oversee external communications, including press releases and crisis communications.

Skills:

• Must be familiar with digital data analytics, SEO, CRM, and graphic design tools.
• Training and experience in project management is preferred.
• Must be able to cast a futuristic vision and use backward design calendars to create institutional strategies for success.
• Must be able to develop scalable marketing systems and refine strategies to improve return on marketing investment.
• Must have written and oral communication skills for a wide variety of audiences and contexts.
• Able to work well with others in both leadership and followership capacities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, business, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated experience in successful marketing, enrollment, and public relations strategies.
• Strong digital skills and familiarity with current market trends in media.
• Understanding and adherence to the religious heritage and Christ-centered mission of the university.

 

Physical Demands:

• Endure demands resulting from significant time spent on a computer.
• Endure demands that result from variable and sometimes extended work hours.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds.

 

Application Process: The following documents should be submitted electronically to the president at president@york.edu. Only electronic (PDF) submissions will be accepted. Applications should include:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Three references who may be contacted

Posted 5/26/2026