Instructor

Penn State Schuylkill is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology to join a department that has a four-year degree program.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching three to four courses (12 credits) each semester. Courses will include introductory, lab, and upper-level Biology classes. The capability of teaching Anatomy and Physiology is preferred. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday classes as needed. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate. There is an expectation that the faculty member will maintain currency in the discipline through research, scholarship, and/or quality improvement initiatives that benefit the campus, the college, the university, our students, and the community and will also provide service to the campus, discipline, and society.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a master's degree (Ph.D. preferred). Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, engagement with fellow faculty members in ways that contribute to a scholarly community on campus, active leadership in campus life, and engagement in the community through outreach activities that address regional needs are required. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the use of instructional technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Benefits:

Penn State offers a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, a 75% tuition discount for full-time employees, their spouse, and children to attend any Penn State campus, and paid vacation and sick days. Information about benefits is available here: https://hr.psu.edu/benefits

and a quick overview is available here:

https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/FacultyStaffBenefitsOverview-2024.pdf

Penn State Schuylkill Campus Information:

Penn State Schuylkill, located in East-Central Pennsylvania, is a four-year campus of the Pennsylvania State University with a mission to provide affordable high-quality education, research that improves lives, and community engagement. With just over 600 students, the campus offers the advantages of a small college with all the resources of a major research university at its disposal. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience, are actively engaged in research, and mentor students conducting undergraduate research projects. Penn State Schuylkill is located in scenic Schuylkill County with a low cost of living, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Closer medium and smaller cities include Hazleton, Lebanon, and Reading—each 30 miles away, with Allentown and Harrisburg being 40 and 50 miles from campus respectively. For additional information about Penn State Schuylkill, please visit our website at https://schuylkill.psu.edu.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to: Cory Scherer, Interim Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Schuylkill. E-mail: crs15@psu.edu. Telephone: 570-385-6100.\

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of five professional references and samples of scholarly and/or creative work.

Closing Date: Application review will begin immediately with full consideration given to applications received by May 8, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is found.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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