Assistant Teaching Professor of Public Policy
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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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 School of Public Policy at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in public policy. The position is a full-time non-tenure-track member of the faculty participating in school governance. The start date for the position is fall 2026.
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in public policy public management economics political science or a related field by the appointment start date.
Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program and the Master of Public Policy program advising students and assisting with assessment for accreditation. The school has needs in public finance economics policy statistics and policy process at the MPP level and the successful candidate could also teach introductory policy courses policy analysis leadership or substantive policy courses at the undergraduate level. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. The teaching load during the academic year is typically six courses.
Candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence in public policy political science or economics are preferred.
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
Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn States Job Posting Board and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest CV or resume and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position please contact Zoe Lawhead at .
Visit our website at for more information on the School of Public Policy.
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 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. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits please see our Postdoctoral 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 .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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