Teaching Faculty Positions—English

The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for full-time teaching-faculty positions (non-tenure-track).

About the role

The start date for these positions is Fall 2026. Duties include teaching introductory undergraduate in-resident courses in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric. These positions will be hired at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor. Lecturers and Assistant Teaching Professors teach seven courses per year; Associate Teaching Professors and Teaching Professors teach six courses per year. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory undergraduate in-resident courses in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric.
• Teach seven courses per year as a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, six courses per year as an Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor.
• Essential function: Onsite teaching.

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.

Schedule

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.

Pay

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.

Background Checks/Clearances

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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EEO is the Law

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.

Hotlines

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.