Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Berks invites applications for a Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The 36-week, teaching track, one-year appointment begins in August 2025 and includes the possibility of reappointment. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

Primary duties for the Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor include:

• Teaching foundational, introductory courses as well as advanced courses in the Communication Arts and Sciences program

• Providing in-person instruction

• Facilitating active and collaborative learning

• Assessing student competencies based on course objective/outcomes

• Participating in course, curriculum, and program development

• Advising and mentoring students

• Participating in campus, university, and community service activities

• Engaging in professional and scholarly activities within the discipline

Qualifications: Minimum qualification of a Master's degree in communication or a similar field from an accredited institution is required; Ph.D. preferred. Prior college-level teaching experience preferred, specifically in public speaking and other courses in the candidate's teaching/research specialty. Title commensurate with degree.

Lecturer or Instructor -A lecturer or instructor should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in an academic field related to their teaching specialization.

Assistant Teaching Professor -The assistant teaching professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to his/her teaching specialization; alternatively, the assistant teaching professor without a terminal degree should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher and adviser; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit application materials consisting of: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and the names and addresses of three references with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses through https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 01/31/25, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Jill K. Burk at jkb20@psu.edu . For technical support or questions about the hiring process, contact jas5108@psu.edu

Penn State Berks is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. The campus is in Reading, Pennsylvania. Penn State Berks offers the collegiality and intimacy of a small college and the strength of a well-respected research university. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students receive individual attention.

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