Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Business

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Business

Penn State Brandywine campus invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Business/Management to begin January 2022, or as negotiated. This is a 36-week non tenure line, limited term (single year) academic appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire with a strong expectation of appointment renewal for subsequent periods.

This position supports the campus baccalaureate and associate degree programs in business and the premajor curricula for all Penn State business majors. Experience teaching the following courses is desirable: Management Principles, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Human Resources Management, Strategic Business Planning, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership and Motivation.

The successful candidate will be proficient in teaching contemporary skills for business professionals-- emphasizing the development of individual, group, critical thinking, and presentation skills--through active and collaborative learning. Experience using and teaching Excel and other business software/technology is desired. Business industry experience and previous teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred, but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and scholarship interests in one of these areas: African American studies, Latin American studies, Disability Studies. The successful candidate must hold a Master's degree in Business or a related field.

In addition to teaching 12 credits each fall and spring semesters, the position requires:

• Professional organizations
  
• Engaging in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline
  
• Course, curriculum, and program development
  
• Providing career guidance, and supervising undergraduate research projects
  
• Campus, university, and community service activities
  

Additional preferences include:

• Evidence of commitment in active and collaborative learning
  
• Instructional use of in hybrid course delivery in multidisciplinary environment
  
• Ability/training in successfully advocating for diversity and values of diversity
  

A successful hire will demonstrate a commitment to and experience in high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment and advocacy for diversity and values of inclusion. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or weekend classes as needed.

This position will be filled as a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor rank. A Masters degree is required to be appointed at the rank of Lecturer. A Ph.D. will be required to be appointed as an Assistant Teaching Professor. This position requires successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work) as a single PDF document; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references. Application review begins on 09/30/21 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply online at: https://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.

Campus Information:

Founded in 1855, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a premier, world class research university. Granted “very high activity” classification for “research universities” by the Carnegie Foundation, Penn State is the Commonwealth's only land-grant institution and a driver of economic growth and innovation. With a $6.5 billion annual operating budget, Penn State enrolls over 90,000 students in one University, 24 campuses and online. Penn State Brandywine - a thriving residential campus - is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Penn State Brandywine's principal strengths are excellent teaching and research, a diverse study body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and new Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine's 100,000+ alumni are part of Penn State's world-wide 670,000+ alumni network.

Penn State Brandywine's core mission is to:

Provide an undergraduate education among the arts, sciences, and professional fields to a highly diverse student population from Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

Penn State Brandywine offers a challenging and rewarding college experience, combining a small-campus environment with the extensive resources of a world-class public research university.

Penn State Brandywine empowers students to fulfill their potential and prepares them for meaningful careers and lives as engaged citizens.

For more information about the campus, visit https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Wiebke Strehl, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: wxs9@psu.edu. Telephone: (610) 892-1411.


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