Employment Opportunities for Faculty

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks individuals who bring fresh perspectives to studying early childhood and are committed to working with diverse groups and across educational settings for transformative, justice-based work. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to our Early Childhood community and demonstrate enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University Park campus, including engagement with our campus childcare centers. This is a tenure-track, 36-week appointment for an assistant professor with the possibility of supplemental summer appointments in research/ and/or teaching.  

Link to the full announcement: REQ_0000061292

For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Search Committee Chair: Allison Henward ([email protected])

The Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) program, within the Department of Learning and Performance Systems seeks candidates with expertise in learning technologies, learning sciences, and/or information sciences that would complement our current strengths. We are particularly interested in those conducting research in humanistic, sustainable and/or critical approaches to technology-enhanced learning; play-based/community-based learning; and maker education in and across formal and informal spaces.  The position is a 36-week tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level with a start date of Fall 2025. 

Link to the full announcement: REQ_0000061257

For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Search Committee Chairs: Marcela Borge ([email protected]) and Ty Hollett ([email protected])

The Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) program invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member, whose research examines social and racial determinants of health and disability. We seek a faculty member whose research focuses on addressing health disparities and other social determinants of health that may be associated with trauma and other negative health consequences. We are particularly interested in someone whose research focuses on innovative interventions using an interdisciplinary lens. This is a tenure track, 36-week appointment for an Assistant Professor with the possibility of supplementary summer appointments in research and/or teaching.

Link to the full announcement: REQ_0000061361

For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Search Committee Chair: Deirdre O'Sullivan ([email protected])

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the Pennsylvania State University (University Park) seeks applications from individuals with scholarly interests and expertise in secondary science teaching and learning. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank within the Science Education emphasis area of Curriculum and Instruction.  Applications received by November 15, 2024 are assured full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Link to the full announcement: REQ_0000061244

For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Search Committee Chair: Julia Plummer ([email protected])

The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill the Department Head position for the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education (EPCSE) in the College of Education at the rank of professor (or with someone eligible for the rank of professor).  The Department Head serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of EPCSE. They are expected to provide dynamic and collaborative leadership, promote educational and research excellence, promote innovation and inclusion, and ensure the overall success and growth of the Department. The Department Head should be a mentor for early career/pre-tenure, associate, and non-tenure line faculty, and guide faculty through the promotion and tenure process. We seek a visionary and dynamic leader who will be a strong advocate for our department. The person will effectively communicate the strengths and needs of the department, programs, and faculty with the College and University.

Link to full announcement:  REQ_0000063326

For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Julia Green Bryan ([email protected]) and Dr. Matt McCrudden ([email protected]).