Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Radiological Sciences

Penn State University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Schuylkill is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Radiological Sciences, depending on experience and qualifications, to function as the Clinical Coordinator for the Radiological Sciences Associate Degree Program. This is an open-rank, multi-year appointment, initially for 2 years with the option for renewal, for 48 weeks, beginning Fall 2026 or as negotiated. The successful candidate will join a program with strong clinical partnerships and student relationships, known for high student success rates, including a 5-year average ARRT exam pass rate of 92% and a 5-year average job placement rate of 100%. The position involves teaching courses such as Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Radiation Biology and Protection, and Radiographic Pathology, as well as assisting with a Registry Review course and other courses as needed. The role includes overseeing all student clinical activities and clinical courses, requiring travel to clinical sites for activities and conferences. The individual will serve as the program liaison to clinical sites, oversee clinical placements, and participate in program meetings, assessment, and accreditation processes. Collaboration with clinical instructors and program faculty is essential for program effectiveness and student success. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities, potentially including advising the Radiography Club. There is an expectation to maintain currency in the discipline through research, scholarship, and/or quality improvement initiatives, and to provide service to the campus, discipline, and society.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or doctorate.
• Be proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, and evaluation.
• Have two years of clinical experience in the professional discipline.
• Hold a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in active and collaborative learning, the use of instructional technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Radiation Biology and Protection, Radiographic Pathology, assisting with a Registry Review course, and other courses based on program needs.
• Overseeing all clinical activities of the students and being responsible for all clinical courses, which includes travel to all clinical sites to perform clinical activities and conferences.
• Overseeing clinical placements and serving as the program liaison to the clinical sites.
• Participating in all program meetings, contributing to the program assessment and accreditation process, and communicating and collaborating regularly with clinical instructors and program faculty for ongoing program effectiveness and student success.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday classes as needed.
• Advising students, participating in committees, and other service and scholarly activities as appropriate and may include serving as the advisor for the Radiography Club on campus.
• Maintaining currency in the discipline through research, scholarship, and/or quality improvement initiatives that benefit the campus, the college, the university, our students, and the community.
• Providing service to the campus, discipline, and society.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental and vision plans
• retirement plans
• a 75% tuition discount for full-time employees, their spouse, and children to attend any Penn State campus
• paid vacation and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level