Assistant Teaching Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, at The Pennsylvania State University
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Oct 16, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in WGSS. This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is six courses, or 3-3. A Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or a related field is required by the appointment date. Candidates will be evaluated according to the following criteria: promise and experience as a teacher and a commitment to working with a diverse student body. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board and should upload the following application materials: a cover letter that details relevant qualifications, a teaching statement outlining their teaching philosophy and the types of courses they would be prepared to teach or develop, and a current CV with the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department, please visit our website: https://wgss.la.psu.edu. Questions about the position can be directed to Kelly Bennett at kmb225@psu.edu. 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 BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |