Assistant or Associate Professor of Education

Full-time - Entry Level

Middletown, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Education is a full-time tenure-line faculty position at Penn State Harrisburg, beginning in Fall 2025. This role involves teaching, research, and service within the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, with a focus on creating an inclusive learning environment and engaging in collaborative research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester, including undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Participate in academic advising and recruitment efforts.
• Supervise candidates in field/student teaching experiences.
• Engage in scholarly activities and obtain external funding for research.
• Provide service across the College and University, promoting DEIB goals.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• A strong record of teaching STEM at the 4-8 and/or secondary levels or in STEM education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, data literacy, and digital and media literacies/multimodalities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in special education.
• Evidence of growth in scholarly achievement for Assistant Professor candidates.
• A clear program of research and publication record for Associate Professor candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research funding.