Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Non-Tenure Track Position) job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Non-Tenure Track Position)
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Mechanical Engineering (Non-Tenure Track Position)

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degreeBachelor's (B.A.)
loacation Penn State Altoona, United States Of America
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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, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants . 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.   POSITION SPECIFICS The Pennsylvania State University Altoona College invites applications for a Teaching Faculty appointment to a non-tenure track position in Mechanical Engineering, beginning in Fall 2026 or when agreed upon. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in support of the Mechanical Engineering program, advise and mentor undergraduate students, and participate in all aspects of the program’s activities, including service to the program, division, university, community, and profession. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty dedicated to ensuring the highest quality education for Altoona students while also encouraging individual growth, cultural awareness, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility. Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to continually develop as a teacher are critical. The position will be filled at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor depending on education and experience. The position is for a one-year appointment with excellent possibility of renewal. Candidates must have a graduate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the time of the appointment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to undergraduate education, curricular development, and assessment. Candidates with prior teaching and/or relevant industrial experience are preferred. Applicants should attach/submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required later), a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to Penn State's Job Posting Board . Review of applications for the position will begin December 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona and Mechanical Engineering, please visit our web pages located at   http://www.altoona.psu.edu  and   https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/mechanical-engineering . Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job . Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona is a largely residential campus of nearly 2500 students offering 21 baccalaureate degree programs and the first two years of more than 275 Penn State baccalaureate degrees. Only 45 miles from the University Park campus, Altoona College offers the advantages of small college teaching with the readily available resources of a major research university.   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. 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