The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time, 48-week, non-tenure-track instructor, beginning immediately, to support development and implementation of our Bachelor`s of Science program to be delivered through Penn State`s World Campus, Penn State's online campus (http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/). Primary responsibilities include developing and teaching web-based undergraduate courses in development across the life span, family studies and prevention and intervention science. Other responsibilities may include coordinating instructor selection and planning of on-line courses, and teaching resident instruction courses.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Human Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology or a related field. In addition, candidates should have excellent writing skills, ability to describe social science material in applied and concrete ways, ability to communicate effectively with students by email, in discussion groups and in person. Online teaching experience and some administrative background are desirable. Candidates must have expertise to contribute to the development of new or existing courses which will be appropriate for web-based delivery. More information about the undergraduate program and courses offered can be found here: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hdfs/undergraduate.
This fixed-term appointment is for one year with excellent possibility for reappointment. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. To apply, send application letter (indicating specific course(s) interested in teaching), curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references (with complete contact information, including mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail) to Debbie Miller, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, 211 South Henderson Bldg., University Park, PA 16802, or via e-mail to: ddm4@psu.edu. Telephone: (814) 865-1447.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
Eva S. Lefkowitz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Professor-in-Charge, HDFS Undergraduate Program
Human Development and Family Studies
Penn State University
110 S. Henderson Building
University Park, PA 16802
phone: 814-863-7005
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Steven H. Zarit, Ph.D.
Professor and Head
Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies
Henderson Bldg. South 211
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-5260
Fax: 814-863-7963
visit our web page at http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hdfs/
