APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor position beginning in Fall 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in business communication.  In addition to instruction, the individual will support the teaching mission of the Department through regular office hours, student counseling and advising, involvement in student extra-curricular activities, and academic administration. Typical qualifications include a Ph.D. in communication or related areas. The preferred candidate will have relevant industry and communication experience. The contract structure, including term, salary, and benefits, will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Candidates should apply directly online through the Penn State site and submit the following documents as PDF files:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Cover letter

• Teaching statement and evaluations (if applicable)

• Names and contact information of at least three references

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND SMEAL

Information about the Department and the Smeal College of Business is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/accounting.

ABOUT PENN STATE

The Pennsylvania State University is a land-grant institution and one of the top 30 research universities in the United States, ranking among the top 15 public institutions. The University Park Campus is located in State College, a vibrant university town in central Pennsylvania, offering excellent schools and outstanding recreational and cultural activities. The campus is within a 3-4 hour drive to major metropolitan areas, including Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh.

 

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