Assistant Teaching Professor, African American Studies Department

Assistant Teaching Professor, African American Studies Department

The African American Studies Department at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position starting in Fall 2025. This position is a one-year, non-tenure-line, term appointment with a strong likelihood of renewal.

Candidates must have an excellent teaching record and successful teaching experience. An ideal candidate will be able to teach various undergraduate courses on the African American Experience in history, culture, politics, religion, and thought. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching courses focused on women and gender.

The teaching load consists of three courses per semester (fall and spring). Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

A Ph.D. in an African American studies-related field, such as Political Science, English, History, Philosophy, Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies, and other areas within the humanities and social sciences, is required before the effective hire date.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and upload the following application materials: a letter of interest detailing qualifications, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information.

This position requires the following clearances: a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, a PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State provides competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, along with 75% tuition discounts for spouses and dependent children up to the age of 26, as well as paid holidays.

Penn State is an 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.

For more information on the position and to apply, please visit

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./