Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Radiological Sciences

Penn State University; North Manheim Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

75% tuition discount for employees and

spouse and children

Paid vacation and sick days

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State Schuylkill is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Radiological Sciences to function as Clinical Coordinator for the Radiologic Sciences Associate Degree Program. The position is open rank with a multi-year appointment, beginning Fall 2026, with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

The candidate will oversee all clinical activities, placements, and serve as program liaison to clinical sites, contributing to student success and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate required.
• Two years of clinical experience in radiologic technology.
• ARRT certification and registration in radiography required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Radiation Biology and Protection, Radiographic Pathology.
• Oversee clinical activities and travel to sites for clinical activities and conferences.
• Oversee clinical placements and act as program liaison with clinical sites.
• Participate in program meetings, assessment, accreditation; collaborate with instructors and faculty for student success.
• Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes; advise students and participate in committees.

Skills

Curriculum development

Supervision

Instruction

Evaluation

Clinical coordination

Education

Master’s degree or doctorate

Tools

ARRT certification

Job description

Position Specifics

Penn State Schuylkill is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Radiological Sciences depending on experience and qualifications to function as Clinical Coordinator for the Radiological Sciences Associate Degree Program. Open Rank, multi-year appointment, 2 years with the option for renewal, 48 weeks to begin Fall 2026 or as negotiated. The successful candidate will be joining a program that maintains strong clinical partnerships and student relationships and facilitates high levels of student success; the 5-year average first-attempt ARRT exam pass rate is 92% and the 5-year average job placement rate is 100%. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Responsibilities

• Specific responsibilities will include teaching Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Radiation Biology and Protection, Radiographic Pathology, assisting with a Registry Review course, and other courses based on program needs.
• This person oversees all the clinical activities of the students and is responsible for all clinical courses which includes travel to all clinical sites to perform clinical activities and conferences.
• This position will oversee clinical placements and serve as the program liaison to the clinical sites.
• Additional responsibilities include participating in all program meetings, contributing to the program assessment and accreditation process, and communicating and collaborating regularly with clinical instructors and program faculty for ongoing program effectiveness and student success.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday classes as needed.
• In addition to teaching, responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate and may include serving as the advisor for the Radiography Club on campus.
• There is an expectation that the faculty member will maintain currency in the discipline through research, scholarship, and/or quality improvement initiatives that benefit the campus, the college, the university, our students, and the community and will also provide service to the campus, discipline, and society.

Education & Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or doctorate.
• Be proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, and evaluation.
• Have two years of clinical experience in the professional discipline and hold a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography.

Benefits

• Penn State offers a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, a 75% tuition discount for full-time employees, their spouse, and children to attend any Penn State campus, and paid vacation and sick days.
• Information about benefits is available here: https://hr.psu.edu/benefits and a quick overview is available here: https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/FacultyStaffOverviewBenefits2021.pdf
• 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.)

Penn State Schuylkill Campus Information

Penn State Schuylkill, located in East‑Central Pennsylvania, is a four‑year campus of the Pennsylvania State University with a mission to provide affordable high‑quality education, research that improves lives, and community engagement. With just over 600 students, the campus offers the advantages of a small college; students build strong relationships with faculty and staff and are involved in clubs, research, community service, and intercollegiate athletics. Students can complete one of 16 four‑or two‑year degrees at the campus or the first two years of more than 200 Penn State degrees. Penn State Schuylkill is located in scenic Schuylkill County with a low cost of living, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to Philadelphia, NewYork City, and Washington,D.C. Closer medium and smaller cities include Hazleton, Lebanon, and Reading—each 30miles away, with Allentown and Harrisburg being 40 and 50miles from campus respectively. For additional information about Penn State Schuylkill, please visit our website at https://schuylkill.psu.edu.

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Contact Information

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Cory Scherer, Interim Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Schuylkill. E-mail: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone].

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