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

Penn State Altoona is seeking an Instructor or open rank faculty position for the Sheetz Fellows Program. Evidence of industry-specific experience, understanding current business trends, and proven leadership abilities is essential.

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 Instructor 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 of creativity, community, and innovation.

This is a 36-week, non-tenure-line, one year appointment position with the possibility of renewal. The hire is expected to be on campus daily to meet students’ needs and to engage with the campus community. The anticipated start date is July 2026. Full university benefits apply.

Responsibilities and Teaching Load

Expectations and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and assessing student coursework for up to three undergraduate courses in Sheetz Fellows Program each semester, guiding students through a diverse range of ideas, materials, and processes to promote both creative and intellectual growth

• Providing mentorship and evaluation for students, supporting student professional development within the field of entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership

• Making educational activities interesting and engaging to accommodate different learning styles

• Cultivating 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

• Communicating effectively, both verbal and written, in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, faculty, staff, and community members

• Collaborating in creating and enforcing policies and procedures related to Sheetz Fellows Pr