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.

 

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 College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for one open-rank, teaching faculty position in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) located in State College, Pennsylvania. This is a non-tenure-line, term appointment beginning in January or July of 2025 at the University Park campus, with an excellent possibility of renewal to a multiyear contract.

 

The primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes, with a commitment to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds. Qualified faculty may also teach graduate courses. Teaching emphases may include introductory to advanced programming in Python or Java; programming for web and mobile; software, interaction, and user experience design and development; prototyping; and interface development tools. University service is also expected of teaching faculty.

 

Applicants must have a master’s or terminal degree in a related field, including but not limited to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Industrial Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Information Science, Informatics, Computer Science, and Engineering by the appointment start date with Penn State. Qualified candidates with professional industry or academic experience in HCI and software development will be appointed at higher academic ranks. Candidates will be considered for a teaching faculty rank commensurate with their education and experience in accordance with Penn State policy AC21.

 

The College of Information Sciences and Technology is strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students of all races, genders, and backgrounds. The college is committed to making good faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color, diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

 

Applicants will include with their application the following materials. It is recommended to upload one document with all materials enclosed: