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Job title: Assistant Teaching Professor - BBH Company: Pennsylvania State University Job description : 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 ?? and complete . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Biobehavioral Health ( ) at Penn State invites applications for an ongoing, full-time, in-residence, academic year (36 weeks), non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor (rank determined based on prior experience) position to support our undergraduate curriculum. The Department of BBH is a large, vibrant, and uniquely multi-faceted program that examines the space where biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and global factors converge to affect health and wellness across the entire human lifespan. Penn State has a formal process for career development and promotion for non-tenure faculty, and an instructor in this position would be eligible to participate in that process. We are particularly interested in individuals whose pedagogy fits within the department?s interdisciplinary focus on integrating biological, environmental, psychosocial, and contextual processes related to health. The individual who fills this role will instruct six sections of BBH course offerings per year and be involved with service to the department. There may be opportunities to be involved with other aspects of our curriculum and department initiatives. The desired candidate will hold a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Biobehavioral Health or a related field including (but not limited to) psychology, neuroscience, other biological sciences, or public health. Instructional experience in areas related to BBH is strongly preferred. The individual must be able to work effectively with diverse populations and audiences as evidenced by previous work and life experiences. Penn State offers a resource-rich and inspiring higher learning environment with significant opportunities to collaborate with experts in pedagogy, such as the Schreyer?s Institute for Teaching Excellence ( ). Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes an attractive benefits package. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically and should include: 1) a cover letter describing interests, qualifications, teaching philosophy, and commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. Questions concerning this opportunity may be sent to Marc Dingman at . Penn State, the College of Health and Human Development ( ), and BBH strongly encourage applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about Penn State University?s commitment to diversity and inclusion see the University?s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at . As an institution, we embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. As a part of this, we enthusiastically support both broad and specific diversity initiatives with varied strategies (including via Penn State?s offices for Educational Equity and Affirmative Action and HHD?s Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). As an institution, 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. In HHD enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. As a part of this, we enthusiastically support both broad and specific diversity initiatives with varied strategies (including via Penn State?s offices for Educational Equity and Affirmative Action and HHD?s office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to maximize the chance that persons with unique abilities, interests, strengths, and needs can thrive at Penn State. Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, employment at Penn State offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the central Pennsylvania outdoors combined with all of the culture, sports, and entertainment available in a large university community. More information on the area and its amenities can be found here: . 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 . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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. Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State. University Park, PA Expected salary : Location : Centre County, PA Apply Job!

 

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