Teaching Faculty Positions—English

Position Specifics

The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for full‑time teaching‑faculty positions (non‑tenure‑track). The start date for these positions is Fall 2026. These positions will be hired at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor.

Duties include teaching introductory undergraduate in‑resident courses in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job. Lecturers and Assistant Teaching Professors teach seven courses per year;
Associate Teaching Professors and Teaching Professors teach six courses per year.

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

A master’s degree or higher in English or a related field is required by the appointment date. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. To be considered for the position submit an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae (with the names and contact information of two references), and, if relevant, past student evaluations of teaching effectiveness.

Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check in addition to applicable background checks.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees, eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit the Benefits Page.

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .

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