Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Sciences and Technology; IST

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Sciences and Technology (IST)

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a faculty position as Lecturer (Master's) or Assistant Teaching Professor (Ph.D.) in Information Sciences and Technology to begin August 2025 or January 2026. This 36‑week limited‑term appointment is funded for one year, with strong possibility of renewal. Teaching onsite and on campus is an essential function.

The instructor will contribute to the success of all students, especially those from historically and currently underrepresented groups in higher education and STEM fields. The successful candidate will teach 12 credit/contact hours per semester, primarily in information technology courses and programming.

• Teaching 12 credit/contact hours per week
• Participating in course, curriculum, and program development
• Advising students, supervising student projects, and providing career guidance
• Participating in campus, university, and community service activities
• Engaging in scholarly, professional development activities to stay current in the discipline, including effective pedagogical methods and participation in professional organizations

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field, by the employment start date.
• Successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work. Submit application as a single PDF document.

Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references. Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Penn State is a committed equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.