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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is dedicated to fostering innovative and student-centered learning approaches. We are looking for an individual who can contribute to our mission of creating an inclusive, supportive, integrated undergraduate experience including advising and mentoring, classroom and laboratory-based learning, and teaching and research experiences. 

We invite qualified applicants for the position of non-tenure line assistant teaching professor, starting in Spring 2025. Responsibilities of this role encompass a diverse range of teaching and administrative tasks, potentially including: 

• Instruction: Facilitating engaging and interactive class sessions for both large and small groups of undergraduate students, both in-person and online, with an emphasis on modern teaching methods. The non-exclusive focus is introductory and lab courses, and development is welcome.
• Course Administration: Managing teams of faculty, graduate teaching assistants (TAs) and undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) involved in teaching our larger courses and handling all administrative aspects of those courses.
• Teacher Training: Providing guidance and support for TAs and LAs to enhance their teaching skills, both broadly and course-specifically.
• Academic Advising: Serve as an advisor and mentor to some of our more than 200 majors and minors, helping them find their path through our undergraduate program.
• Other Service: As a full member of the Pennsylvania State Faculty, service on departmental, college and/or university committees is also expected. Commitments are tailored to match individual interests and expertise.

Exact details will evolve to meet department needs and instructor interests. Research activity, particularly in the synergistic field of Physics Education Research, is possible, but is not expected. 

This is a term, 48 week appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Education and Experience

Competitive applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field. Previous teaching experience, interest and/or experience in evidence-based teaching methods and strong written and oral communication skills are essential. 

Additional Information 

Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to physicsapply@psu.edu, indicating the job number in the subject line. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, concise statement of teaching/teaching philosophy and experience, and relevant teaching evaluation summaries, if available.

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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