JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Abington invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Corporate Communication, to start August 2025. This is a full-time (36-week), non-tenure track appointment with the possibility for renewal. Teaching onsite/on campus is an essential function of the position.
Responsibilities:
- Teach four assigned courses (12 credits) each semester using traditional, hybrid, and/or fully online delivery modes.
- Advise and provide career guidance to students.
- Participate in program, campus, university, and community service activities.
Qualifications:
- M.A. or PhD in Communication or closely allied area with a focus on Corporate Communication, Strategic Communication, and/or Public Relations by the appointment start date.
- Organizational scholars and practitioners working in the areas of public relations, AI, persuasion and advocacy, community relations, or mediated communication will be well positioned to apply. Experience working with or teaching quantitative and qualitative research methods is a plus.
- Evidence of innovative teaching at the college level.
- A demonstrated record of working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, including those with varying levels of academic preparation.
For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, a cv that includes names and contact information for three references, and a sample syllabus. Review of applications will begin March 20 and continue until the position is filled.
Abington College is one of 20+ campuses in the Pennsylvania State University system. The college serves a racially and ethnically diverse student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduates, including a significant proportion of first-generation, nontraditional, and international students. For more information about the college, visit our website at: www.abington.psu.edu.
Abington College is located on 45 wooded acres in suburban Philadelphia and just 15 miles north of Center City. The campus is connected to the city by public transportation. For more information about Philadelphia, visit https://www.visitphilly.com/.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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