Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 11/12/2025
Category: Chemistry
Job Number: REQ_0000073132

Position: Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor – Chemistry

Location: University Park Campus, The Pennsylvania State University

Term: This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term depends on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Remote/Hybrid Work: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed. For details, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Position Specifics

The Pennsylvania State University Chemistry Department seeks candidates for the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Teaching Professor depending on qualifications. Responsibilities include serving as General Chemistry Lecture Coordinator, including but not limited to:

1. Curriculum development

2. Selection, hiring, training, and supervision of teaching assistants (TAs)

3. Selection, training, and supervision of undergraduate learning assistants (LAs)

4. Organization of graded assignments, including exam planning across multiple sections

5. Course administration

6. Faculty mentoring

Additionally, candidates will coordinate with other faculty teaching related courses (e.g., general chemistry lab) and teach general chemistry and other courses as needed. General Chemistry lectures involve 12 faculty, over 30 TAs, and serve more than 3,000 students per semester.

Qualifications

Assistant Teaching Professor:

• Terminal degree or equivalent in a relevant field; or master’s degree with demonstrated teaching and advising ability

• Evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and mastery of subject matter

Associate Teaching Professor:

• Terminal degree in a relevant field; or master’s degree with exceptional teaching and advising experience

• Evidence of professional growth and mastery beyond that of assistant level

Teaching Professor:

• Terminal degree in a relevant field

• Exceptional teaching and advising experience at the associate level

• Evidence of professional growth and mastery beyond the associate level

Application Process

Applicants must complete both the Penn State application and the Academic Jobs Online application at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30937. Materials should include:

• Cover letter

• Current CV

• Statement of teaching philosophy addressing teaching within a diverse community

• Three reference letters submitted to Academic Jobs Online

Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

For more information on the Penn State Chemistry Department, visit https://science.psu.edu/chem.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for full-time employees

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Robust retirement plans

• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses/children

• More details: Penn State Benefits Page

Campus Security

Penn State publishes the combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR) pursuant to federal law. The ASR includes campus crime statistics, policies on alcohol/drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Review the ASR here.

EEO Statement:

Penn 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. The University is committed to advancing equity, respect, and belonging, and values the contributions of a diverse community to its teaching, research, and service missions. Applicants needing assistance with the online application due to impairment or disability should contact 814-865-1473.