Instructor or assistant teaching professor / associate director

Reference #: REQ_0000067900

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Altoona is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor to serve as the Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership for the Sheetz Fellows Program. The Sheetz Fellows Program was developed to provide unique opportunities that ignite and inspire top-quality students from Penn State Altoona to become future leaders by fostering entrepreneurial thinking, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills. This Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership is part of a team of professionals that develops and delivers education programs by focusing on infusing engaged learning and career-development opportunities and fostering a culture creativity, community, and innovation.

Education and Experience:

The minimum requirement is a master's degree plus five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with the Sheetz Fellows Program is preferred.

As Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, the successful candidate will:

lead and direct students and volunteers

build strong professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff

support all aspects of student engagement including real world projects and other engaged learning opportunities

participate in recruitment of new students to Sheetz Fellows and Penn State Altoona

assist in creating and enforcing policies and procedures related to Sheetz Fellows Program and student activities within the Program

participate with the Senior Director in developing and implementing the strategic plan

aid in managing the program budget and ensuring responsible use of resources

travel with students for study away component

provide guidance, training, and resources to student leaders

manage multiple projects simultaneously

As a faculty member, the successful candidate will:

Teach Sheetz Fellows classes with the Steve and Nancy Sheetz Senior Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership

make educational activities interesting and engaging to accommodate different learning styles

have flexibility to work with students from different backgrounds and cultures

communicate effectively, both verbal and written, in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, faculty, staff, and community members

engage in academic and professional service, consistent with the University's expectations for service to the University, public, and profession

cultivate a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and gain valuable real-world experience while incorporating leadership and personal development skills into the curriculum

Additional Information:

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter stating their interest, and references. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Inquiries about the job should be addressed to Donna Bon, Steve and Nancy Sheetz Senior Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership, [email protected].

The hire is expected to be on campus daily to meet students' needs and to engage with the campus community. This is a 48-week appointment.

Penn State Altoona ( is a multi-campus, four-year college of Penn State located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The college cultivates a vibrant learning environment through excellence in teaching, research, and creative activities, and offers the advantages of an intimate college teaching environment with the readily available resources of a major research university. Penn State Altoona offers 22 baccalaureate and 5 associate degree programs, as well as the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors, to our 3,100 undergraduate students. Situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona is located 40 miles from University Park, the flagship campus of Penn State, and our proximity affords individuals the ability to interact easily with colleagues and presents many opportunities for mutual collaboration.

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. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

BENEFITSPenn 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.

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