Teaching Faculty Position in Telecommunications

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks a full-time educator for in-residence courses in a combination of the following areas: telecommunications management, production management, audience analysis, and telecommunications ethics/policy—in the Department of Telecommunications and Media Industries. The faculty member will be appointed at a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor level in the College commensurate with their education and professional experience. Beyond teaching, responsibilities include advising and mentoring students and active service to the university, profession, and wider community. This is a renewable non-tenure track appointment, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026, with title and pay commensurate with qualifications. The selected candidate is expected to teach 3 courses per semester. Candidates must have an educational background and/or professional experience in the media entertainment, technology, digital content distribution or Internet industries.

Requirements

• Candidates must have an educational background and/or professional experience in the media entertainment, technology, digital content distribution or Internet industries.
• This position requires the candidate to have a master's degree or above, or to be an active candidate for a terminal degree.

Nice To Haves

• University teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in-residence courses in a combination of the following areas: telecommunications management, production management, audience analysis, and telecommunications ethics/policy
• Advising and mentoring students
• Active service to the university, profession, and wider community

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