Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition
Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition
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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Altoona Division of Division of Business Health Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a fulltime nontenureline position at the rank of Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition. This position is a thirtysixweek appointment for fall and spring semesters with an August 2025 start date. Primary teaching responsibilities include 12 credits per semester (four courses) of composition classes such as ENGL 15 101 and 202 but there may be opportunities to teach courses that fit within the needs of the English program and the candidates experience. Candidates should demonstrate their experience teaching firstyear writing in their materials especially attending to their writing pedagogy and strategies for mitigating AI in the composition classroom.
Applicants should have at least a masters degree in English Rhetoric and Composition or related field. Candidates for the position at the rank of Instructor will possess a masters degreeand candidates for the position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor will possess a terminal/doctorate degree.
The position requires the teaching/advising engaging in scholarship and professional growth and providing service to the College community and the profession. Assistance with the ongoing growth and development of the program and participation in student recruitment/retention activities and program assessment is also expected. This is not a remote position and requires inperson teaching on campus. More information about the English program at Penn State Altoona is available at State Altoona () is a twocampus fouryear baccalaureate institution. Situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Central Pennsylvania Penn State Altoona offers 22 baccalaureate degrees five associate degrees and the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors. Located only 40 miles from the University Park campus Penn State Altoona offers the advantages of a small college teaching environment with the readily available resources of a major research university. Penn State Altoona offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
Applicants should upload a letter of application establishing their qualifications; a current vita; a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; three letters of recommendation; and transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview). Please combine materials to fit appropriated space. Apply online at of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Jeff Stoyanoff Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor of English at For additional information about Penn State Altoona please visit our web page at .
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 fulltime 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 ourBenefits Page.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
