Assistant Teaching Professor or Lecturer of Education, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Penn State Behrend invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as assistant teaching professor or lecturer of education. We are seeking a colleague who envisions a career where teaching and practice are equally valued. The successful candidate will be someone who finds meaning from being in the classroom and providing high- quality, active learning experiences.

Responsibilities of the job include teaching undergraduate courses in the instruction of reading, language arts, and children's literature, and education-related electives and their area of expertise (typical teaching load is four courses per semester). The successful candidate will also supervise preservice teachers in field placements. All faculty are expected to advise students, engage in professional development and scholarship in their area of expertise, and provide service to the school, college, and University. Applicants must have classroom teaching experience in K-12 school settings. An earned master's degree in education, curriculum instruction, or related field is required by the appointment start date; a doctoral degree in education in language and literacy or related discipline is preferred.

Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. This is a two-year appointment with the excellent possibility of re-funding.

To apply, please submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2025.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace.

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It's easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living.

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