Teaching Faculty, School of Labor and Employment Relations

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

5d • Remote

About The Position

The School of Labor and Employment Relations in the College of the Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two non-tenure-track faculty appointments teaching through Penn State’s World Campus to begin May or August of 2026, with flexibility. These positions will be filled at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor . Responsibilities include teaching courses in human resources (HR) and/or employment relations (ER) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and/or organizational leadership (OLEAD) at the undergraduate level. Online instruction is an essential function of this job, as well as regular university service. The teaching load during the academic year is eight courses . A master’s degree or higher in human resource management, organizational behavior, leadership, industrial and organizational psychology, political science, business, or other relevant social sciences is required by the appointment date. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications. Interested candidates must submit an online application and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three potential references. Letters of reference will only be sought from finalists for the position. Inquiries can be directed to Kim Avale ( [email protected] ). The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21 . Candidates for all ranks must have a high interest in and ability to teach some of the following areas: labor and employment law, international human resources and employment relations, human resource management, organizational leadership, labor relations, or research methods. The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) offers undergraduate degrees in Labor and Human Resources and in Organizational Leadership, as well as graduate degrees in Human Resources and Employment Relations, in residence and online through Penn State’s World Campus. We value a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds relevant to understanding the dynamics involving employees and workers in organizational, societal, and global contexts and strive for a collaborative, respectful, and multi-disciplinary environment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or higher in human resource management, organizational behavior, leadership, industrial and organizational psychology, political science, business, or other relevant social sciences is required by the appointment date.
• Candidates for all ranks must have a high interest in and ability to teach some of the following areas: labor and employment law, international human resources and employment relations, human resource management, organizational leadership, labor relations, or research methods.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in human resources (HR) and/or employment relations (ER) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and/or organizational leadership (OLEAD) at the undergraduate level.
• Online instruction
• Regular university service
• The teaching load during the academic year is eight courses

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