Assistant Teaching Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Oct 13, 2025 | |
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 The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to begin in Spring 2026. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Responsibilities will include teaching up to 3 courses per semester. The courses include both classroom and online formats. Course relief and supplementary salary can be provided given additional service to the department including departmental committee work, contributions to outreach, and development of course materials, for example. The successful candidate will also be required to spend the remaining 1/3 of their full-time appointment performing cutting-edge exoplanetary science. The candidate should have demonstrated success at performing publishable research in this field, preferably concurrent with teaching university-level courses. The research support should come through relationships established with researchers at Penn State or through successful establishment of externally funded programs. Education and Experience Additional Information Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |