Assistant Teaching Professor (Organization Development and Change)

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Full University benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor to support its online master’s programs in Organization Development and Change and other LPS offerings. The role emphasizes teaching, graduate advising, and program administration in a collegial, student-centered environment.

The 48-week appointment focuses on teaching and advising with potential renewal based on need and funding. In-person teaching may occur; flexible hybrid arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in education, workforce education and development, OD and change, or related field.
• Evidence of excellence or potential excellence in online graduate teaching (asynchronous) and inclusive pedagogy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated strengths in time management, prioritizing multiple responsibilities, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Teach online, asynchronous courses with occasional in-person sessions.
• Coordinate with World Campus instructional designers and media specialists for high-quality online delivery and accessibility.
• Advise master’s students through program milestones and capstone completion.
• Advise online doctoral students supporting exams, course planning, and capstone development.
• Assist with course scheduling, program assessment, accreditation, admissions, orientation, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with department head, WFED program lead, faculty, and staff to support operations.
• Participate in department and program meetings and events.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Education

Tools

Canvas

UDL/Accessibility tools

Job description

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.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Learning & Performance Systems (LPS) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position to support its fully online master’s degree in Organization Development and Change (ODC) and other LPS programs, as needed. students to design and implement organization development and continuous improvement initiatives. Faculty in this role contribute to a collaborative instructional team and engage students in applied, globally informed coursework aligned with professional standards. This non-tenure-line position is a 48-week faculty appointment, with the possibility of renewal and has primary responsibilities in teaching and graduate advising, as well as in supporting program administration.

Faculty in LPS are part of a collegial, student-centered department that prioritizes strong teaching, thoughtful collaboration, and a positive, supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach online, asynchronous courses in the fall, spring, and summer terms, with synchronous engagement for advising, webinars, and meetings; occasional in person teaching may be assigned.
• Coordinate with Penn State World Campus instructional designers and media specialists to ensure high‑quality online course development and delivery, accessibility/UDL, media integration, and continuous improvement;
• Advise master’s students including the master’s in professional studies in Organization Development and Change, throughout the program, including capstone completion
• Advise online D.Ed. doctoral students, supporting progress through qualifying, comprehensive, and final examinations; course planning; and the development, implementation, and writing of the culminating capstone project. Includes annual participation in the 2–3 day Summer Summit residency held at the University Park campus;
• Support program administration activities including assisting with the course scheduling, program assessment and accreditation work, admissions review, orientation and community‑building for master’s students, onboarding of part‑time or new faculty, and student success initiatives;
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the LPS department head, professor‑in‑charge of the WFED program, faculty colleagues, and department staff to support cohesive and responsive program operations;
• Participate in department and program meetings and events.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DEd) in education; workforce education and development; organization development and change; or a closely related field
• Evidence of excellence, or potential excellence, in online graduate teaching (asynchronous) and inclusive pedagogy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated strengths in time management, ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, and organization

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as an organization development and change or talent and development professional
• Familiarity with Canvas, online quality standards, and program assessment
• Experience designing or revising online courses in collaboration with instructional designers
• Understanding of the ethics surrounding the uses and integration of AI in higher education courses
• Evidence of student‑centered responsiveness including the ability to provide timely feedback and grading, respond promptly to working professionals, and manage multiple course deadlines in fast‑paced online environments

Representative Teaching Portfolio

ODC (examples): Appraising Organization Change and Development and Consulting; Implementing Training as an Organization Development Intervention; Marketing Organization Development; Project Management for Professionals; Lean‑Sigma for Professionals; Technologies for Work Effectiveness; Facilitating Organization Development and Change Through Technology; Leadership Competencies for Professionals

Campus/Unit: College of Education — Department of Learning & Performance Systems (LPS), University Park, PA

Appointment: Assistant Teaching Professor (non‑tenure-line), 48‑week; one year term with the possibility of renewal based on need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Full University benefits apply.

Work Arrangement: In person preferred. The Department of Learning & Performance Systemsis supportive of flexible (hybrid) work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the department head during the interview process.

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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