Penn State University
Assistant Teaching Professor, Children's Literature
🇺🇸Pennsylvania, United States1 day ago
EntryFull TimeEN
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in Penn State’s College of Education seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach, advise, and provide program coordination for its highly successful World Campus (online) Children’s Literature program. This non-tenure track 42-week position includes four assignments per semester and one in summer, encompassing a blend of teaching, advising, and administrative responsibilities.
Collaborating with Program Coordinator to determine administrative responsibilities, which may include:
Coordinating course offering for the online Children's Literature courses.
Overseeing/facilitating application reviews for the Children's Literature path in collaboration with the Children's Literature advising group.
Assignment of advisors
Submitting annual program assessment report for the Certificate using Nuventive.
Every five years overseeing the curricular affairs process to renew the Graduate Certificate in Children's Literature program
Additional responsibilities will include:
Teaching online and residential courses in Children’s Literature, for example, (Doing Research in Children's Literature, Theories of Childhood, Nonfiction Literature for Children and Adolescents, Fantasy Literature for Children, and Myths and Folktales in Children's Literature)
Advising M.Ed. students including course advising and overseeing of Masters degree project
Attending meetings
Regular email, phone, and/or Zoom contact with potential and existing students, including recruitment, trouble shooting, answering questions, etc.
Required qualifications:
A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education, children’s literature, or related and eligibility for Graduate Faculty Status
Ability to advise M.Ed. students
Strong organization skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to design and revise asynchronous courses using Canvas or ability to learn this skill
Ability to teach specialized online courses in Children’s Literature
Applicants should submit:
A letter of application documenting interest in and qualifications for the position
A current curriculum vitae/resume
Three references including mail addresses and telephone numbers
For more information, contact Dr. Jason Griffith at jjg5321@psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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EEO IS THE LAW
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