Jobs & Internships

English and Philosophy

Fantastic jobs and internship opportunities await students in English and Philosophy programs at PennWest Edinboro.

Internships

PennWest Edinboro recognizes that experiential learning is a valuable tool in helping students to make career decisions and in complementing formal classroom learning.

That's why providing excellent internship opportunities is a priority for the University, and the stories of student success in the workplace have been overwhelming. Edinboro students have interned at ESPN, Philadelphia Museum of Art, MTV Studios, UPMC Health Systems, the Smithsonian Institution, Erie Zoo, WJET-TV, National Park Service, Flagship Niagara, Hermitage House Youth Services and many more valuable locations.

While some PennWest Edinboro majors require an internship, cooperative education, student teaching or research experience, many students elect to pursue an internship to augment their educational portfolio. Every major has one or more designated internship directors to assist students with identifying opportunities and coordinating credits.

The Department of English and Philosophy offers internships at Rowman and Littlefield Publishing, VertMarkets Incorporated, Fulton Publishing, the Tom Ridge Center, WQLN Public Media, the Erie Reader, PennWest Edinboro’s Office of Communications and Marketing, and more.

Students who are interested in internship experiences are encouraged to consult the English and Philosophy Professional Development site on D2L and to contact the English and Philosophy Department internship coordinator. Internship opportunities can also be found on Tartan Edge, a database maintained by the Center for Career Development and Experiential Learning .

For more information, contact the English and Philosophy Department Internship Coordinator:

Dr. William Hunter
Email: whunter@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-732-1552

Jobs

Acclaimed artists, writers and editors, medical professionals, Disney and Pixar animators, environmental scientists, and leaders in publishing, business, education, criminal justice and many other fields have built the foundations of their success at PennWest Edinboro, and so can you.

The Boro Center for Career Development assists students at the onset of their professional lives with many outstanding services, including building resume, interviewing and networking skills and offering numerous job fair opportunities annually both on- and off-campus.

Alumni from the Department of English and Philosophy have gone on to succeed in thrilling careers in their fields of study.

Check out the career achievements of some of the Department’s notable alumni below.

• Dr. Daniel Ruefman (BA’06) is an associate professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
• Darrin Kinander (BA’01) is Coordinator, Section 8/Tenant Selection, for the Housing Authority of the City of Erie, Pa.
• Lori Ohm (BA’01) has written and directed original theatrical pieces, including “Never Yell Macbeth in a Crowded Theatre” and “Marvin and Maggie Prepare for Takeoff.”
• Mari K. Eder, retired U.S. Army Major General (BA’75/MA’76) is a respected retired member of the Army, who was awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinboro University in 2013. She is a published author and President and COO of Benson’s Review, Locust Grove, Va
• Kathlyn Longtine (BA ’17) Assistant Editor, Union Gospel Press, Cleveland, Ohio
• Jessica Clair (BA ‘15) Marketing Content Coordinator, PCG Capital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Race Dauer (BA ’17), Document Specialist, Reed Smith LLP, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Megan DeLancey (BA ’13), Associate Editor, Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group, Washington, D.C.
• Jeff Keeler (BA ’14), Data Center Coordinator, Erie County Department of Planning, Erie,Pa.
• Marissa Coffey (BA ‘14) Payroll Specialist, Highmark Blue Shield, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Taylor Birk (BA ’13) Publication Specialist, Christian Faith Publishing, Meadville, Pa.
• Margaret Damonti (BA ’13), Account Specialist, Erie Insurance Group, Erie, Pa.
• Violet Corwin (BA ’19), Ph.D. candidate, University of California Irvine
• Samantha Schohn (BA ’16), Student Financial Services Counselor, Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pa
• Shaley Williams (BA ’12), Law Clerk to the Honorable Shana Frost Matini, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, , Washington, D.C.
• Kelly (Bergeron) Kruger (BA ’10), Senior Accounting Associate, University of Wyoming, Laramie
• Erik Skadhauge (BA ’14), Professor, Tri-County Technical College, Greenville, South Carolina
• Matthew Salvia (BA ’09), Instructor, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
• Mark Tanenbaum (BA ’08), Artistic Director, Performing Artists Collective Alliance, Erie, Pa.
• Monica Clem (BA ’05), Executive Director of Career Development and Experiential Learning, PennWest Edinboro
• Lindsay Kenderes (BA ’04) Information Resources Librarian & College Archivist, Milligan College, Johnson City, Tenn.
  
  

Contact Us

English and Philosophy
English and Philosophy
131 Alexander Music Center
110 Kiltie Road
Edinboro, PA 16444
Phone: 814-732-2736

William Hunter, PhD
Department Chair
127 Alexander Music Center
Email: whunter@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-732-1552