Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Psychology, Penn State Behrend

Davita Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable university invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in psychology, beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching various courses in psychology while demonstrating a commitment to student success and educational excellence.

Benefits

75% tuition discount for employees and their families

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Robust retirement plans

Qualifications

• Master's in clinical or counseling psychology mandatory
• Experience in teaching is preferred but not required
• Commitment to teaching and student engagement is essential

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses
• Supervise clinical practicum and internships
• Engage in activities that enhance teaching quality

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology

Doctorate in psychology preferred

Licensure in Pennsylvania preferred

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice 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 School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line position beginning August 2025. This position will be at the rank of lecturer or assistant teaching professor based on qualifications. The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or a closely related field. Licensure or license eligibility in Pennsylvania and an earned doctorate is preferred.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. Areas of teaching may include, but are not limited to, introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, counseling and therapy techniques, ethics, and clinical practicum and internship supervision.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Psychology program offers both a BA and a BS in psychology and an MA in Clinical Psychology. It has laboratory space, including a sound attenuating chamber, individual testing rooms, small group rooms, and observation rooms. Other resources include an on-campus childcare center and affiliation with the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation. Technology and inter-library loan resources are excellent; internal funds are available for scholarly activity.

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University.Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 4,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching at a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend.Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure.Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It's easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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.We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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.

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The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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