Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership for the Sheetz Fellows Program

Penn State University • University Park, PA

143d • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Altoona is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor to serve as the Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership for the Sheetz Fellows Program. The Sheetz Fellows Program was developed to provide unique opportunities that ignite and inspire top-quality students from Penn State Altoona to become future leaders by fostering entrepreneurial thinking, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills. This Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership is part of a team of professionals that develops and delivers education programs by focusing on infusing engaged learning and career-development opportunities and fostering a culture creativity, community, and innovation.

Requirements

• Master's degree plus five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the Sheetz Fellows Program is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct students and volunteers
• Build strong professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Support all aspects of student engagement including real world projects and other engaged learning opportunities
• Participate in recruitment of new students to Sheetz Fellows and Penn State Altoona
• Assist in creating and enforcing policies and procedures related to Sheetz Fellows Program and student activities within the Program
• Participate with the Senior Director in developing and implementing the strategic plan
• Aid in managing the program budget and ensuring responsible use of resources
• Travel with students for study away component
• Provide guidance, training, and resources to student leaders
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Teach Sheetz Fellows classes with the Steve and Nancy Sheetz Senior Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership
• Make educational activities interesting and engaging to accommodate different learning styles
• Have flexibility to work with students from different backgrounds and cultures
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Engage in academic and professional service, consistent with the University's expectations for service to the University, public, and profession
• Cultivate a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and gain valuable real-world experience while incorporating leadership and personal development skills into the curriculum

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree