Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Development and Family Studies
Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Development and Family Studies
Penn State DuBois
Position: Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)
Appointment: Full-time, fixed term, teaching-line faculty position for 1 year (36 weeks) with possibility of renewal beginning in January 2024.
Position Summary: Penn State DuBois seeks applicants for a fixed-term non-tenure track Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor position in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). Preference will be given to individuals who have a strong commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment. Scholarly achievement that demonstrates potential for independent scholarship and research is desirable. Penn State DuBois is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Duties: The candidate must have demonstrated the ability to successfully teach a combination of courses in Human Development and Family Studies. The specific teaching load will involve twelve credits in the spring semester and twelve credits in the fall semester. Courses and expertise areas include infant and child development, family development and relationships, values and ethics in human services, gender and social development, interpersonal communication, and administration of human service programs and interventions.
Commitment to diversity is paramount to the mission of the department through service, instruction, and curriculum development. All full-time faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities, participate actively as a campus, institutional, and professional citizen, and advise a caseload of undergraduate students. This position is also expected to advise the student-led HDFS Club on campus. Outstanding teaching and mentoring contributions at the undergraduate level and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence are expected.
Qualifications: Minimum of a master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Counselor Education, Psychology, or related field is required for a Lecturer rank appointment. A Ph.D. is required for an Assistant Teaching Professor appointment. Commitment to high quality teaching is evidenced using a variety of modalities, including contemporary distance education technologies. Demonstrated excellence in teaching infant and child development, family development and relationships, values and ethics in human services, gender and social development, interpersonal communication, and administration of human service programs and interventions. Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice in research, service, or teaching. Dedicated to teaching and mentoring first-generation, underrepresented minority, and non-traditional college students.
About Penn State DuBois: Penn State DuBois, one of the 24 Penn State campuses state-wide, is situated in north central Pennsylvania about seventy miles west of State College/University Park and one hundred miles northeast of Pittsburgh. It is a commuter campus. The student-centered faculty and staff are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is 24:1, so students can receive much individual attention. Since opening its doors in 1935, thousands of degree-seeking individuals have received a world-class education delivered in a friendly, small-campus setting. Solid ties to business, industry, and the community help enhance the strong academics of the Penn State DuBois experience, creating a well-rounded foundation for lifelong learning. Today, Penn State DuBois continues to prepare leaders for the twenty-first century through a continuing tradition of innovative technology, faculty expertise, and dedication to excellence. The campus offers six Bachelor's degrees, seven Associate degrees, and the first 2 years of over 160 Penn State undergraduate degree programs. Additional information is available at https://dubois.psu.edu/.
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Job Overview
Pennsylvania State University
DuBois, PA 15801
United States
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4578661
Application: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, teaching statement, and list of three references; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
