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Penn State Harrisburg Behavioral Sciences and Education Faculty Position

Position: Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Education in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education

About Penn State/The College/The School:

Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s land-grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University’s World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates, 35 baccalaureates, 25 Master’s, and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally, the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus, and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs, joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine, and continuing education opportunities.

This is a term-one-year contract and will be reviewed for renewal. Contract end date to 12/31/2025. A full clearance check is needed and a MVR is required. The person will be using their vehicle to perform site visits in K-12 schools and will submit for mileage reimbursement.

The School of Behavioral Sciences and Education’s mission is to foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments that contribute to a body of knowledge and peoples’ quality of life. The School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in three broad, academic domains: Health and Professional Studies, Social Sciences and Psychology, and Teacher Education. The school offers undergraduate degrees in biobehavioral health, human development and family studies, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, sociology, elementary, secondary, literacy, and special education; and graduate programs in applied behavior analysis, applied clinical psychology, and teaching and curriculum. We foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments.

For more information about Penn State Harrisburg, please visit the college’s website at harrisburg.psu.edu.

Position Summary: The Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Education is a one-year appointment Full-Time Non-Tenure-Line faculty position within the Teacher Education program at Penn State Harrisburg, beginning August 2024. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who shares our commitment to teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students, foster robust, collaborative research, and engage in service activities supporting institutional goals.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Education include:

Teaching: Candidates will be expected to teach four courses per semester, including undergraduate and graduate elementary and secondary education courses, participate in academic advising, participate in recruitment and accreditation efforts, and supervise candidates in field/student teaching experiences.

Research/Scholarship/Creative Accomplishments: The candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities in their respective area of expertise.

Service: The candidate is expected to provide service across the College and University that promotes a commitment to the professional and regional community of the campus, including DEIB goals, such as committee work, community engagement, mentorship, and other contributions to the campus and the broader academic community.

Qualifications: To be considered for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Education, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

Education: An earned master’s or a doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, or a closely related field is required. Individuals with a master’s degree will be considered at the rank of instructor, and individuals with a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DEd) will be considered at the rank of assistant teaching professor.

Expertise: Candidates who have K-12 teaching experience and demonstrated expertise in the areas of educational psychology, curriculum foundations and development, and classroom assessment and data literacy will receive special consideration.

Experience: The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience and hold a current Pennsylvania Level II instructional certificate.

DEIB Commitment: Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to transforming teaching methods, communication approaches, course materials, learning objectives, and learning environments to genuinely support, respect, and cater to the diverse needs of Penn State Harrisburg’s student populations.

Application Process: To apply for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Education at Penn State Harrisburg, please visit Penn State’s Human Resources website hr.psu.edu/careers and submit the following documents: 

• Cover Letter: A cover letter is required and should address the candidate’s qualifications and experience, interest in the position, DEIB commitment, and alignment with Penn State Harrisburg’s values.
• Curriculum Vitae: A complete CV is required and should highlight the candidate’s education, research, teaching, and professional experience.
• Teaching Philosophy: Candidates must submit a statement on their teaching philosophy, including strategies for promoting DEIB.
• Professional References: Candidates must submit a list of three professional references with contact information.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Karin Sprow Forté, Associate Teaching Professor, at [email protected]

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.

Likewise, the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We believe diversity benefits and enriches students, staff, and faculty within our school. We are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated.

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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