Lecturer​/Assistant Teaching Professor of Business

Overview

Penn State Lehigh Valley invites applications for a Lecturer / Assistant Teaching Professor of Business to start Fall 2025, or as negotiated. This is a non-tenure-line, term, 36-week appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of re-appointment.

• The successful applicant will teach four introductory/ advanced courses in Economics, Business Analytics, and Finance per semester, and a possible International Business course. Possessing advanced Financial Certification is a plus.
• The expectation is that the successful applicant will use traditional, hybrid, and online delivery methods as needed, and teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday classes as needed.

• Advise students and provide career guidance
• Participate in campus, university, and community service activities
• Collaborate in the recruitment and retention of business students
• Participation in professional organizations and in course development
• Engaging in scholarly, professional development and activities to stay current in the discipline is also expected

Successful candidate should have earned a master's degree in economics, finance, or a closely related field at a minimum to be considered for the rank of Lecturer, a doctorate (preferred) to be considered for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage.

Significant industry and prior college-level teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial environment with faculty and administration is required. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

• Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy; other information pertinent to the position may also be included.
• Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.
• Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
• All application materials must be submitted online through our career site.
• Hard copies and email applications will not be accepted.

Penn State Lehigh Valley is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 950 students. The coursework for the first two years of more than 275 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as 10 baccalaureate degrees, including a B.S. in Information Technology, B.S. in Cyber Analytics and Operations. Students and faculty at Penn State Lehigh Valley have all the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere.

Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

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