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

The Pennsylvania State University • Altoona, PA

1d • Onsite

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

• The minimum requirement is a master’s degree plus five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees