Teaching Faculty of Communication Arts and Sciences

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.POSITION SPECIFICSThe Department of Communication Arts and Sciences of The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for full-time faculty positions as a member of the teaching faculty. The start date is August 2025, with flexibility.We seek full-time teaching faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Communication Arts and Sciences, principally in CAS 100 (Effective Speech) but also, as the need arises, in undergraduate communication science, rhetoric, visual communication, interpersonal, and collegiate debate courses.Appointments would be at the appropriate faculty rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor.A Master’s degree in communication studies or a related field is required for a Lecturer, and a PhD in communication studies or a related field for higher ranks by the appointment date.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 .For a more detailed description of the department, please visit our website at .Teaching faculty in Communication Arts and Sciences have access to department and college funds to create innovative course content and to travel to an academic conference for the purposes of professional development.Additional Information: To apply, please submit a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job, a curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching excellence, including data related to student evaluations or instructional quality.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.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 ourCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant 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 .EEO IS THE LAWPenn 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.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Apply for the job now! Apply for this job