Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition

The Pennsylvania State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition at Penn State Altoona. This position involves teaching composition courses, advising students, and participating in program development. Applicants should have a master's degree and experience in teaching writing. The role is in-person, starting August 2025, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

75% tuition discount

Qualifications

• Experience teaching first-year writing.
• Attention to strategies for mitigating AI in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester in composition classes.
• Participate in program development and student recruitment.

Skills

Teaching

Pedagogy

Education

Master's degree in English

Terminal/Doctoral degree

Job description

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

Position Specifics

Penn State Altoona, Division of Division of Business, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-line position at the rank of Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition. This is a thirty-six-week appointment for fall and spring semesters, starting August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credits per semester (four courses) in composition classes such as ENGL 15, 101, and 202, with potential opportunities to teach other courses aligned with the program's needs and the candidate's expertise. Candidates should demonstrate experience teaching first-year writing, with attention to pedagogy and strategies for mitigating AI in the classroom.

Applicants should hold at least a master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field. Candidates for Instructor rank require a master's degree; those for Assistant Teaching Professor require a terminal/doctoral degree.

The position involves teaching, advising, scholarship, professional growth, and service to the college, community, and profession. Participation in program development, student recruitment, retention activities, and program assessment is expected. This is an in-person position; remote teaching is not available. More information about the program can be found at https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/english.

Penn State Altoona is a two-campus, four-year institution located in Central Pennsylvania, offering a range of undergraduate degrees and the first two years of many Penn State majors. It provides a small college environment with the resources of a major research university. The salary is competitive, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants should upload a letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy and evidence of effectiveness, three recommendation letters, and transcripts (official transcripts required at interview). Materials should be combined appropriately. Apply online at https://hr.psu.edu/careers.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Jeff Stoyanoff at [e-mail]. More information about Penn State Altoona is available at http://altoona.psu.edu.

Background Checks and Benefits

Employment requires successful background checks. Penn State offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members. More details are on the Benefits Page.

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