Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biobehavioral Health

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biobehavioral Health

Penn State Mont Alto invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (master level) or Teaching Assistant Professor (doctoral level) position in Biobehavioral Health. This 36-weeks, non-tenure-line, limited term (multi-year) appointment will begin in August 2022 or as negotiated, to support our undergraduate curriculum.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate courses at the Mont Alto campus in a variety of areas related to the BS degree program in Biobehavioral Health including introductory courses and health promotion using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Engage in activities to stay current in the discipline.

This position requires a Master level for Lecturer or Doctoral level for Assistant Teaching Professor in public health, health promotion, or related fields; health promotion experience in industry or clinical settings expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is desired. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience is strongly preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Mont Alto is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 750 students; about 25% are adult learners. The campus is located in south central Pennsylvania in a rural setting adjacent to the Michaux State Forest. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as nine baccalaureate degrees and seven associate degrees, with plans to add the Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health.

Students and faculty at Penn State Mont Alto have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. 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 to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

For more information about the campus, visit http://montalto.psu.edu. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Michael A. Doncheski, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Mont Alto. E-mail: cms50@psu.edu. Telephone: (717) 749-6051.

Applicants for the position should submit a letter of application indicating interest for the position, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three professional references. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://www.hr.psu.edu/careers.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion 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, 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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