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Penn State Harrisburg Behavioral Sciences and Education Faculty Position Description/Advertisement Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Education

Position Summary: The Assistant or Associate Professor of Education is a Full-Time Tenure-Line faculty 36-week appointment position within the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education beginning Fall 2025. Candidates will be expected to meet the promotion and tenure requirements at Penn State Harrisburg. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who shares our commitment to teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students, foster robust, collaborative research, and engage in service activities supporting institutional goals.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Assistant or Associate Professor of Education:

Teaching: Candidates will be expected to teach three courses per semester, including undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in academic advising, participate in recruitment and accreditation efforts, and supervise candidates in field/student teaching experiences.

Research/Scholarship/Creative Accomplishments: The candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities in their respective area of expertise. The candidate is expected to obtain external funding to support research and scholarly activities.

Service: The candidate is expected to provide service across the College and University that promotes a commitment to the professional and regional community of the campus, including DEIB goals, such as committee work, community engagement, mentorship, and other contributions to the campus and the broader academic community.

Qualifications: To be considered for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Education, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

Education: An earned doctorate in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field is required.

Expertise: A strong record of teaching STEM at the 4-8 and/or secondary levels or teaching in STEM education. Special consideration will also be given to those candidates with expertise and experience in special education, a demonstrated knowledge of assessment, data literacy, and digital and media literacies/multimodalities.

Rank and Tenure: Rank and tenure will be determined based on the years of teaching and scholarly experience.

DEIB Commitment: Candidates should briefly describe their commitment to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that consider the needs of Penn State Harrisburg's diverse student population.

Experience: The candidate at the Assistant Professor candidate will demonstrate ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement. The candidate at the Associate Professor level will demonstrate a clear program of research, a publication record, evidence of or potential for receiving extramural funding, and evidence of experience with teaching and mentorship commensurate with rank.

Application Process: To apply for the Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Education at Penn State Harrisburg, please visit Penn State's Human Resources website hr.psu.edu/careers and submit the following documents:

Cover Letter: A cover letter is required and should address the candidate's interest in the position, DEIB commitment, and alignment with Penn State Harrisburg's values. Curriculum Vitae: A complete CV is required and should highlight the candidate's education, research, teaching, and professional experience. Teaching Philosophy: Candidates must submit a statement on their teaching philosophy, including strategies for promoting DEIB. Research Statement: Candidates must submit a statement of their research focus and short and long-term objectives. Professional References: Candidates must submit a list of three professional references with contact information.

Candidates should apply for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Education at Penn State Harrisburg by visiting https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Mary Napoli, Associate Professor of Education, at mxn130@psu.edu.

Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's land-grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students. Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University's World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates, 35 baccalaureates, 25 Master's, and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally, the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs, joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine, and continuing education opportunities.

The School of Behavioral Sciences and Education's mission is to foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments that contribute to a body of knowledge and peoples' quality of life. The School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in three broad, academic domains: Health and Professional Studies, Social Sciences and Psychology, and Teacher Education. The school offers undergraduate degrees in biobehavioral health, human development and family studies, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, sociology, elementary, secondary, literacy, and special education; and graduate programs in applied behavior analysis, applied clinical psychology, and teaching and curriculum. We foster critical thinking skills and holistic well-being, celebrate diversity and individual differences, and provide excellence in teaching and advising through innovative academic programs, and in basic and applied research and creative accomplishments.

For more information about Penn State Harrisburg, please visit the college's website at harrisburg.psu.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability 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 in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Likewise, the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We believe diversity benefits and enriches students, staff, and faculty within our school. We are dedicated to building and sustaining an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated.



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