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• 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 Department of Economics at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for several full-time Visiting Assistant Professor positions to start Fall 2026.  

This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service. Your teaching load during the academic year is four courses. On-site teaching is an essential function of this job. 

A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the appointment date. This position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.  

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  

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact Michelle Young at muu53@psu.edu.  

Visit our website at https://econ.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our Economics Department and Faculty. 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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