Teaching-Focused Post-Doctoral Scholar in Educational Psychology
Teaching-Focused Post-Doctoral Scholar in Educational Psychology
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Educational Psychology Counseling and Special Education( within the College of Education invites applications for a Teaching-Focused Post Doctoral (Post Doc) Scholar position with primary responsibilities in teaching in the Educational Psychology program within the areas of Measurement Statistics and/or Learning.
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is committed to equal access to employment for all persons ( The College of Education at Penn State is committed to ensuring that diversity equity and inclusion are central to its success as a world-class teaching and research institution. The Department of Educational Psychology Counseling and Special Education supports this commitment of the College of Education Strategic Plan ( and its vision towork collaboratively to transform education systems to promote progressive social change that leads to an equitable society and world in which all learners families schools workplaces and communities thrive.
Key to this vision are values of anti-racism/racial justice transforming education learning across the lifespan systemic understanding and awareness and global understanding and inclusivity. Therefore we are seeking candidates whose work has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
This position is a 36-week post-doctoral appointment in the Educational Psychology program funded for one year with excellent possibility of reappointment and with the possibility of supplemental summer appointments in research and/or teaching.
Penn State offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families generous retirement benefits a wide variety of professional development opportunities supportive work and family benefits a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources and much more. The College of Education at Penn State is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty members.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will beprimarilyresponsible for teaching residential and online undergraduate and graduate courses in measurement statistics and/or learning. Additional responsibilities may include advising masters and doctoral students and providing service to the Department College University and professional organizations or other external agencies.
RequiredQualifications
In addition to an earned doctorate in Educational Psychology Quantitative Methods or a closely related field prior to the appointment start date (Fall 2025) candidates are required to establish evidence or promise of of:
effective teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students in the area of their earned doctorate;
commitment to mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students;
willingness to develop courses and teach in online environments;
commitment to working effectively with individuals of diversebackgrounds;
commitment to collegiality andcollaboration; and
commitment to diversity and equity-relatedinitiatives.
This position isnoteligible for sponsorship. For questions related to sponsorship please contact Morgan Wolfe at
ApplicationProcess
Applicants must submit (1) cover letter documenting qualifications for the position (2) current curriculum vitae and (3) names and contact information of three academic references. Upload all requested documents into the Resume/Cover letter file drop area on the application.
Applications received by January 13 2025 are assured full consideration; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You may direct questions related to this search to: Dr. Alexandra List Department of Educational Psychology Counseling and Special Education The Pennsylvania State University ).
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page.
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EEO IS THE LAW
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Employment Type
Full-Time
