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Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology
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Position Number: 2542376
Location: Kensington, PA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology

Penn State New Kensington invites applications for a faculty position in biology to begin August 2022. This is a full-time, non-tenure-line appointment at the rank of either Lecturer (for those who hold a master's degree) or Assistant Teaching Professor (for those who hold a doctorate degree). The initial appointment will be for three years and may be renewed dependent upon programmatic needs and adequate performance.

Responsibilities: Teach the lecture and laboratory components of 1st- and 2nd-year biology courses (including Basic Concepts/Biodiversity, Genetics, Cell and Molecular, and either Organismal or Population Biology/Ecology) as well as additional general education courses aligned with faculty expertise. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Engage in activities to stay current in the discipline.

A Master's degree or Ph.D in biology or closely related field is required. Prior college-level teaching experience is required. 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. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

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.

Penn State New Kensington is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses located across the Commonwealth. Our 70-acre campus in scenic, rural Westmoreland County is situated only 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, and the location offers a wide range of lifestyles from urban to rural. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 600 students. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as 10 baccalaureate degrees and 5 associate degrees. 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://www.newkensington.psu.edu/, and for further information about academics and Penn State University, visit http://www.campuses.psu.edu/.

Inquiries only about the position (not application materials) should be addressed to Dr. Andrea Adolph, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State New Kensington. E-mail: aea13@psu.edu. Telephone: (724) 334-6031.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s).

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-New-Kensington/Lecturer-or-Assistant-Teaching-Professor-in-Biology_REQ_0000020262-2

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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.