Teaching Professor School of Labor and Employment Relations

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 17, 2025
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POSITION SPECIFICS The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time open-rank teaching position to start January 2026. This position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor. Responsibilities include teaching courses in human resource management (HRM) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position may involve both resident and online instruction, as well as regular university service. Your teaching load during the academic year is six courses. On-site teaching is an essential function of this job. Candidates must have a strong interest and ability to teach some of the following areas: ethics and HRM, research methods and people analytics, and HRM and business fundamentals. A Ph.D. or higher in human resource management or a related field is required by the appointment date. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications. This is a non-tenure-track position. The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21. The School of Labor and Employment Relations offers undergraduate degrees in Labor and Human Resources and in Organizational Leadership, as well as graduate degrees in Human Resources and Employment Relations, in residence and through Penn State's World Campus. We value a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds relevant to understanding the dynamics involving employees and workers in organizational, societal, and global contexts and strive for a collaborative, respectful, and multi-disciplinary environment. This position will be located at the University Park Campus of Penn State. In addition to teaching in residence, the successful candidate may be asked to occasionally teach in the LER School's online program. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform occasional service duties within the School of Labor and Employment Relations. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Letters of reference will only be sought from finalists for the position. For information on the position, please contact Kaylah Jones at kkj5130@psu.edu. Review of applications will commence early August. Visit our website at https://ler.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our School of Labor and Employment Relations. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. 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