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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Altoona College invites applications for a Teaching Faculty appointment to a non-tenure track position in Mechanical Engineering, beginning in Fall 2024 or when agreed upon. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in support of the Mechanical Engineering program, advise and mentor undergraduate students, participate in all aspects of the program’s activities, and serve the profession. The position will be filled at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice depending on education and experience. The position is for a one-year appointment with excellent possibility of renewal. 

Candidates must have a graduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the time of the appointment start date. 

Applicants should separately submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required later), a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to REQ_0000050023. Review of applications for the position will begin December 2023 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona and Mechanical Engineering, please visit our web pages located at http://www.altoona.psu.edu and https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/mechanical-engineering. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. 

Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona is a largely residential campus of nearly 2600 students offering 21 baccalaureate degree programs and the first two years of more than 275 Penn State baccalaureate degrees. Only 40 miles from the University Park campus, Altoona College offers the advantages of small college teaching with the readily available resources of a major research university. Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information. 

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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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