Assistant Teaching Professor

Penn State University•University Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education (AESE) in the College of Agricultural Sciences at University Park seeks applicants for a 48-week non-tenure track teaching faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor starting August 2026, with a 60% teaching and 40% Extension responsibility. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five undergraduate courses (3 credits each) annually in Agribusiness Management (AGBM), Community, Environment, and Development (CED), and Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE). The successful candidate is also expected to mentor undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and deliver a nationally recognized Extension program on new and emerging technologies in agriculture and agribusiness, and new technologies as they affect community development and planning.

Requirements

M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education, or a related field.
Completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.
Ability to teach in-person courses at the university level.
Ability to develop and deliver Extension programming.
Ability to engage professionally with an inclusive population of faculty, staff, and students.
Actively strive to provide an inclusive learning environment for all.

Responsibilities

Teach five undergraduate courses (3 credits each) annually in Agribusiness Management (AGBM), Community, Environment, and Development (CED), and Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE).
Mentor undergraduate students.
Develop and deliver a nationally recognized Extension program on new and emerging technologies in agriculture and agribusiness, and new technologies as they affect community development and planning.