Assistant Teaching Professor
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Apr 27, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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 TheDepartment of Educational Psychology, Counseling,& Special Education within theCollege of Education invitesapplications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Educationwithprimary responsibilities in teaching, supervision, and advisingin theCounselor Educationprogram.This non-tenure-line position includes the role of Assistant Clinic Coordinator at theHerr Clinic, the program's clinical training facility. Thisis an on-campus, 36-weekfacultyappointment at University Park, with the possibility of renewal and opportunities for summer teaching. Applicants shoulddemonstrate a recordof success-or clear potential -in teaching, supervision, and advising,and should holda primary professional identity as a counselor educator.Candidatesseekingappointment must alsohave clinicalexperience appropriate foraclinic coordinatorrole. Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
State College, Pennsylvania Nestled in the heart of central Pennsylvania, State College offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city opportunity. The community thrives on innovation, culture, and academic energy. Residents enjoy aenjoy a multitude ofcommunityandcultural events,such as Arts Fest, Wing Fest,LionBash,cultural festivals, farmers markets and much more.Surrounded by scenic mountains and trails, outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike, and ski just minutes from home. With excellent schools and a welcoming, intellectually engaged community, State College provides an ideal environment for facultyseekinga balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.Learn more:https://happyvalley.com/andhttps://downtownstatecollege.com/ The Pennsylvania State University Penn Stateis a comprehensive, multi-campus research university serving all regions of the Commonwealth, as well as the nation and the world in instruction, research, and service roles that require responsiveness to and support from society's public and private sectors. As a land-grant university, Penn State has responsibility forprovidinga wide array of programs in the professional and technical disciplines, as well as a balanced offering of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences.Penn State shares with other major research universities the traditional responsibilities to discover, develop, preserve, anddisseminateknowledge(PennStatevalues). https://www.psu.edu/about/facts-and-rankings The College of Education The College of Education atPennStatewasestablishedin 1923 to deepen and extend knowledge about the formation andutilizationof human capabilities. It offers resident degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as an extensive outreach effort aimed at continuing professional development for educators at distant locations. The College's research program is alsoextensiveand College faculty membersare actively engaged inover 100 funded research projects with over $45 million inexternal funding.The College's location within a large, research oriented, land-grant universityprovides numerous opportunities for studying education from multidisciplinary perspectives in the context of a university-wide commitment to making life better for all citizens. The Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education The Departmentiscomprisedof graduate programs in Educational Psychology, Counseling,andSpecial Education. The Department also houses undergraduate programs inRehabilitationHuman Servicesand Special Education.The Department collaborates in research, teaching, andadvisingefforts. Counselor Education Program Counselor Education at Penn State offers professional preparation at the master's degree level for qualifiedpeoplewishing to become school,clinical mental health, and rehabilitation counselorsin school and community settings.At thedoctorallevel,the programprepares individuals to become university faculty members, researchers, and supervisors. All curriculums blend research based didactic experience with extensive supervised practical application experiences to develop the highest quality professionals. Numbers of admissions in allemphasis areasaremaintainedat levels that allow for quality advisement and mentoring of students by faculty.Counselor Education maintains CACREP-accreditationin three specialty areas(CES, CMHC, School)and is afullyresidentialprogram. Dr. Edwin L. Herr Clinic Under the leadership of the Department Head and Clinic Coordinator, theHerr Clinicprovides counseling services to Penn State students, State College Area School District students, and members of the community.The Herr Clinic facility employs state-of-the art technology that allows studentsto develop their clinical skills with recorded and live supervision options,maintainrecords in an electronic behavioral health system,and provide in-person and telehealth services to clients. The program uses the Herr Clinic to train master's and doctoral students in counseling and doctoral students in supervision practice. The Herr Clinic develops andmaintainspartnerships on campus and in the community, as well asprovides educational sessions on topics associated with mental health and well-being. Application Procedures Applicants mustsubmita letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.Complete applications received byApril 20th areassuredfull consideration; however, applications will be received until the position is filled. Foradditionalinformation on this position, contactDr. Kristen Nadermann,Search Chair(kmc452@psu.edu). 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. 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