"Teaching Faculty Positions-English"

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for full-time teaching-faculty positions (non-tenure-track). The start date for these positions is August 2025.

Duties include teaching introductory undergraduate in-resident courses in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric.

Appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor.

Lecturers and Assistant Teaching Professors teach seven courses per year; Associate Teaching Professors teach six courses per year.

These are term appointments with the possibility of renewal. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications.

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.

A Master's degree or higher in English or a related field is required by the appointment date.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

To be considered for the position, submit an application, cover letter and curriculum vitae (with the names and contact information of two references) and, if relevant, past student evaluations of teaching effectiveness.

This position may require the following three (3) clearances identified below or a standard background check:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more information.

University Park, PA