Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Sciences and Technology (IST)

Penn State University; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate educator for a faculty position in Information Sciences and Technology. This role emphasizes high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, focusing on diverse and underrepresented groups in STEM. The successful candidate will teach various courses, including programming and information technology, while engaging in curriculum development and student mentorship. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of technology leaders in a vibrant academic community. If you are committed to fostering diversity and excellence in education, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in related field required by employment start date.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits/contact hours per week.
• Participate in curriculum development and student advising.
• Engage in professional development and community service.

Skills

Teaching

Information Technology

Programming (Java, Python, C++/C#, JavaScript)

Database Management

Networking

Data Analytics

Cloud Computing

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Master’s Degree in Information Technology

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for a faculty position as Lecturer (Master’s) or Assistant Teaching Professor (Ph.D.) in Information Sciences and Technology to begin August 2025 or January 2026 as negotiated. This is a 36-week limited-term (single year) academic appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire with a strong possibility of appointment renewal for subsequent periods. Teaching onsite and on campus is an essential function of this position.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person with a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, professional, pedagogical and/or scholarly development, and service to the University. The instructor will contribute to the success of all students, with a focus on students from historically and currently underrepresented groups in higher education and STEM fields. The successful candidate will teach 12 credit/contact hours per semester with a primary focus on information technology courses, as well as programming. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or Saturday classes using traditional, hybrid, and/or online delivery methods. Areas of instruction and/or research may include database management, networking, enterprise systems, data analytics, cloud computing, programming (Java, Python, C++/C#, JavaScript, and other languages), and/or areas of Information Technology, such as data science, gaming and app development, artificial intelligence or other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include:

1. Teaching 12 credits/contact hours per week
2. Participating in course, curriculum, and program development
3. Advising students, supervising student projects, and providing career guidance
4. Participating in campus, university, and community service activities
5. Engaging in scholarly, professional development activities to stay current in the discipline, including effective pedagogical methods and participation in professional organizations

Requirements:

1. Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field, by the employment start date.
2. Successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

Application: For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work. Submit application as a single PDF document. Other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references. Application review begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found. Apply online at: https://hr.psu.edu/careers

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Campus Information: As Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution and largest public university, Penn State is ranked as a top US public university and global institution for academic standing, specialty programs, and research that impacts the world. With an $8.5 billion total operating budget, $1 billion in annual research expenditures, and nearly 35,000 faculty and staff, Penn State enrolls 90,000 students in one University across 24 campuses and an online World Campus. Penn State Brandywine is a beautiful campus, located on 112 acres in Media, PA, 20 miles west of Philadelphia’s center city. Penn State Brandywine’s principal strengths are its highly diverse student population; exceptional teaching, research, and outreach; undergraduate education among the arts, sciences, and professional fields; student engagement, leadership, and success; established and emerging partnerships with business and industry, community and civic partners, and k-12 and higher education; and entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic growth.

For more information about the campus, visit https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/. For more information about Penn State University, visit: http://www.psu.edu/. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt, Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone].