Posted Position Details

Lecturer in Cultural Anthropology

Posted: 10/1/2012 Closes: 1/15/2013

Department: Anthropology

Announcement: The Department of Anthropology of the Pennsylvania State University seeks applications for a lecturer position in Cultural Anthropology. This is a non-tenure track position with the possibility of yearly reappointment. The start date for the position is August 16, 2013. Lecturers normally teach 3 courses per semester and summer teaching is typically available. Applicants' interests should be compatible with the department's strong commitment to scientific, empirical, quantitative approaches. Geographical specialization is open but should complement the department's existing strengths. For a more detailed description of the department, please visit our website at www.anthro.psu.edu. Applications received by December 15, 2012, will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered for the position candidates must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in Anthropology by the appointment date and should submit electronically to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch (1) a formal letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a description of teaching experience and interests. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: Robin Orndorff (rqk2@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://www.anthro.psu.edu/

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Lecturer in Japanese

Posted: 3/28/2013 Closes: 4/30/2013

Department: Asian Studies

Announcement: PSU Job #39176 The Pennsylvania State University Lecturer in Japanese The Asian Studies Program is searching for a full-time lecturer in Japanese beginning August 2013. The position offers benefits and a one- or two-year contract with the possibility of renewal. Salary is competitive. Responsibilities include teaching introductory through advanced Japanese language courses (and perhaps some culture courses), as well as participation in programmatic service such as advising, supervision of graduate assistants and adjunct instructors, and curriculum development for our B.A. program in Japanese. Minimum requirements include Master’s degree in Japanese or related discipline; and near-native ability in both Japanese and English. Preference is given to those who have appropriate teaching experience and evidence of high quality pedagogy. We especially welcome candidates who are interested in further developing our technology-enhanced instructional environment and in collaborating with other colleagues who are teaching languages. To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, and a video of the candidate’s teaching at the following website: www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. The names of three references should be sent to Jamie Frazell at jlf47@psu.edu If unable to submit electronically, please send to Jamie Frazell, The Asian Studies Program, School of Languages and Literatures, The Pennsylvania State University, Old Botany, University Park, PA 16802. Applications can also be sent by Fax to: 814-863-3528. ATTN: Jamie Frazell. We will begin reviewing applications as they arrive, and plan to interview via Skype. Applications received by April 25, 2013 are guaranteed full consideration, but all applications will be considered until the search is completed. Visit our Web site: http://asian.la.psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workplace.

Contact: JAMIE FRAZELL (jlf47@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://asian.la.psu.edu/

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Lecturer in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studeis

Posted: 5/14/2013 Closes: 5/31/2013

Department: Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies

Announcement: The Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies of the Pennsylvania State University seeks applications for a lecturer position in ancient Greek and Roman civilization and history, with demonstrated philological expertise in Greek and Latin. This is a non-tenure track position with the possibility of yearly reappointment. The start date for the position is August 16, 2013. Lecturers normally teach 3 courses per semester and summer teaching is often available. Applicants' interests should be compatible with the department's strong commitment to undergraduate education. For a more detailed description of the department, please visit our website at http://cams.la.psu.edu//. Applications received by 31 May 2013 will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered for the position candidates must have successfully completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the appointment date and should submit electronically to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch (1) a formal letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of teaching experience and interests, and (4) two academic letters of reference. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: Sandra Moyer (sjm1@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://www.cams.psu.edu/

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Lecturer in Communication Arts and Sciences

Posted: 4/23/2013 Closes: 5/20/2013

Department: Communication Arts and Sciences

Announcement: PENN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences of The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for lecturer positions. The lecturers will teach sections of our basic public speaking course and/or a range of undergraduate communication courses in the social sciences. Master’s in related field required. Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in the discipline might also be assigned to teach upper level courses. The start date for these positions is August 16, 2013. These are one year, non-tenure track appointments with the possibility of yearly reappointment. Lecturers normally teach three courses per semester. Summer teaching opportunities are also available every year. Applications received by May 20 will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be reviewed until available positions are filled. For more detailed descriptions of the department, please visit our website at: http://cas.la.psu.edu. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically at www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch. Include (1) a formal letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) and evidence of teaching effectiveness. In addition, the candidate should request that three letters of recommendation be submitted electronically to Robin Haynes at rjh3@psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workplace.

Contact: Robin Haynes (rjh3@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://cas.la.psu.edu/

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Lecturer in European and World History

Posted: 2/5/2013 Closes: 2/15/2013

Department: History

Postdoctoral/ MFA Fellowships: Being Humans

Posted: 1/8/2013 Closes: 2/15/2013

Department: Institute for the Arts and Humanities

Announcement: For artists and humanists, these are extraordinary times: our sense of “the human” is undergoing remarkable transformations, with implications for the future of all life on the planet. But has “humanism” been part of the problem all along? How should we think differently–about the biosphere and the social world–if we are going to avoid realizing our deepest dystopian fears? The Penn State IAH welcomes applications for a one-year fellowship commencing July 1, 2013, from scholars and artists who have received their terminal degrees (PhDs in the humanities, MFAs in the fine and performing arts, Masters or beyond in design fields such as architecture) within the past three years. Applications should include a CV, contact information for two references, a project description of 1000 words, and (for applicants in the arts or design) a hyperlink or other access to a digital portfolio. Fellowship stipends are $42,000 plus benefits and a $2,000 research fund; fellows will be asked to teach one class and lead a faculty/graduate student research group and/or organize a symposium. Fellows will be given office space at the Institute. It is expected that fellows will take part in the intellectual life of campus by working with faculty and students, attending symposia and events, and contributing to meetings and discussions presented by IAH. All application materials must be submitted through http://apps.la.psu.edu/facultysearch by February 15, 2013. For more information, call (814) 865-0495 or write to arts-humanities@psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Department Website: http://iah.psu.edu/

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[021-277] Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies

Posted: 4/29/2013 Closes: 10/1/2013

Department: Jewish Studies Program

Announcement: The Jewish Studies Program and Department of History at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the Chaiken Family Chair in Jewish Studies, a tenured position that will begin in August, 2014. The tenure home will be within History. Applicants should currently hold tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor. We seek a distinguished scholar with a dynamic research agenda in the area of European Jewish History after 1750. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of research and publications within the fields of Jewish Studies and History. We also seek someone who will enhance the interdisciplinary strengths of both units, and who will play a leadership role in the growing Jewish Studies program. Excellent teaching abilities and a strong interest in teaching courses at all levels, particularly courses relating to the Holocaust, are essential. Applications received on or before October 1, 2013 will be guaranteed full review. Applications for the position must be submitted electronically at the following Web site: www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. Please send a letter of application describing both current and future research and teaching/mentoring experience; a full CV, including the names and contact information of three references; and representative publications. Employment will require successful completion of background check (s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact: Sandra Moyer (sjm1@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://jewishstudies.psu.edu/

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[021-262] Founding Director and Tenured Faculty Member

Posted: 9/17/2012 Closes: 12/31/2012

Department: Labor Studies and Employment Relations

Announcement: The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Penn State University invites applications for the position of founding Director, Project on International Human Resource Management Studies and tenured (professor or associate professor) faculty member. The Department plans to establish a Project on International Human Resource Management Studies with the goal of building a full-fledged research center within a few years. The founding director will have the opportunity to shape the emerging center. Applicants must have a strong research background in issues related to international human resource management. Applicants should also possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, a research and teaching record commensurate with a tenured appointment at the associate professor or professor rank, a record of external funding, and administrative and leadership skills necessary to build a successful research center. A prospectus on the Project is available at http://lser.la.psu.edu/HRM%20Proposal.shtml. The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations is a multidisciplinary department with strong residential B.A. and B.S. in Labor and Employment Relations (LER) and M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) programs. It is also a national leader in online education and offers fully-online Bachelors in LER and Masters in HRER programs, as well as a B.S. in Organizational Leadership. Electronic submission of applications is strongly preferred. Submit applications consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters to http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch. If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Paul F. Clark, Professor and Head, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, The Pennsylvania State University, 3 Keller Bldg., Box PIHRMS, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by November 1, 2012, will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: LINDSEY ESTRIGHT (lmd3@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://lser.la.psu.edu/

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[021-275] CHILD MALTREATMENT PSYCHOLOGISTS

Posted: 12/21/2012 Closes: 5/31/2013

Department: Psychology

Announcement: The Department of Psychology in the College of the Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University (http://psych.la.psu.edu/) announces two open rank tenure line faculty positions to start in Fall, 2013. For one position, we seek a candidate with research focused on the dynamics of child maltreatment from a biobehavioral perspective, with a strong preference for candidates who take a developmental psychopathology approach. Possible areas of research include (but are not limited to) the impact of trauma exposure on child, adolescent, or later adult neurobiological, physiological, social-emotional, or cognitive functioning. Also of interest is research on the context of maltreatment, including child and parenting factors, family dynamics, or community risks associated with the perpetration of maltreatment and/or affecting the impact of trauma exposure. For the other position, we seek a candidate engaged in translational research focused on preventive or therapeutic interventions for children, parents, and/or adults affected by child maltreatment. Possible areas of research include (but are not limited to) parent- or family-focused interventions designed to treat or prevent maltreatment, or trauma-focused treatments designed to address and diminish the consequences of being a victim of child maltreatment. Also of interest is research designed to improve the use of evidence-based intervention strategies by service agencies, or to explore innovations in intervention approaches and delivery strategies. We will seek faculty members who are interested in and committed to participating in an inter-disciplinary community of scholars at Penn State contributing to the mission of the new PSU Network on Child Protection and Well-being. These positions will be supported by the Child Study Center (CSC), which is housed in the Department of Psychology and functions as a university-wide translational research center, supporting advances in developmental science aimed at promoting positive educational, health, and mental health outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. Strong collaborative links exist with the other centers that form the new network, as well as with the PSU Psychological Clinic and satellite centers in urban areas throughout the state. Candidates should submit a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, a CV, at least three letters of recommendation, and selected (p)reprints electronically to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ If unable to submit electronically, mail to Child Maltreatment Search Committee - Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Complete applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. For more information, contact Karen Bierman (kb2@psu.edu). Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: Judith Bowman (jak8@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://psych.la.psu.edu/

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Postdoctoral Scholar in Cognitive Neuroscience of Visual Attention

Posted: 4/9/2013 Closes: 6/8/2013

Department: Psychology

Announcement: The laboratory of Brad Wyble at the Pennsylvania State University (http://www.bradwyble.com/Labpage), invites applications for a new postdoctoral position. This laboratory uses a multi-disciplinary approach centered around computational neuroscience, with an aim to understand how visual input is converted into robust mental representations that can inform subsequent cognitive activity. The topics related to this aim include visual attention, attentional capture, encoding of working and visual short-term memory (VSTM), the attentional blink, and repetition blindness. The lab’s research program develops and tests neural simulations of vision and mental processes, using a variety of experimental techniques that includes psychophysics, eye tracking and EEG. The ideal applicant has a PhD in psychology, computer science, or a related field, a background that includes several years of computer programming experience (especially Matlab), a strong publication record, and an interest in understanding the mechanisms of vision, attention, and visual forms of memory. Applicants without specific expertise in vision science or modeling will be considered, but candidates are expected to make a commitment to gain expertise in these areas. The research will involve a combination of computational and empirical research, informed by data from psychophysics, EEG, eye tracking, and/or FMRI. Possibilities also exist for the development of artificial vision applications through an existing collaboration with partners in the Applied Research Lab here at Penn State. The Psychology Department at Penn State’s University Park campus has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MRI and two EEG rigs at the SLEIC(http://www.imaging.psu.edu/), eye trackers, dedicated computational facilities for simulations, and a neuromorphic robotic platform in the nearby Applied Research laboratory. The initial appointment will be for one year, with a strong possibility of renewal for a second year. Salary and benefits follow NSF/NIH guidelines. The search is open to all eligible candidates regardless of citizenship. Applicants should submit an online application at http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ to include a CV, several reprints, and a 1-2 page statement of research interests. This statement should describe the candidate's goals for research and training during a postdoctoral position, including previous experience. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent separately to wyblepostdoc@gmail.com. If unable to submit electronically, please send application materials to Brad Wyble, 140 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802. Review of applications will begin immediately. We will consider applications until the position is filled. The appointment can begin as soon as August 1, 2013. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: Mona Muzzio (rvm7@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://psych.la.psu.edu/

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Three Year Visiting Assistant Professor in Linguistics

Posted: 9/20/2012 Closes: 12/31/2012

Department: Psychology

Announcement: The Linguistics Program at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Linguistics (non-tenure track). We seek candidates with a proven record of research in Linguistics (broadly defined), a record of excellence in teaching, and strong evidence of interest in cross-disciplinary approaches to linguistics. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field by August 2013. The teaching load is three courses per semester and the ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching across the discipline, primarily at the undergraduate level. Courses include Introduction to Linguistics, Phonology, and other topics in the undergraduate Linguistics curriculum. The Linguistics Program (http://linguistics.la.psu.edu/) is affiliated with the Center for Language Science (http://cls.psu.edu/) consisting of faculty and students conducting research in linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, and speech and language pathology. The Visiting Assistant Professor will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, and behavioral research and will be expected to participate actively in the cross-disciplinary Center for Language Science community. The Visiting Assistant Professor will also have access to the excellent teaching resources through the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and a recent publication or writing sample to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Janet van Hell, Director Linguistics Program, Pennsylvania State University. Application materials should be sent electronically to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ All candidates should request letters from three references to be sent directly to the Chair of the search committee at jgv3@psu.edu We will begin to review applications by November 15, 2012. We will consider applications until the position is filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact: SHARON ELDER (sle9@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://psych.la.psu.edu/

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Assistant Director

Posted: 2/25/2013 Closes: 6/30/2013

Department: Rock Ethics Institute

Announcement: PSU Job 38854 Assistant Director Rock Ethics Institute, The Pennsylvania State University Penn State Rock Ethics Institute (http://rockethics.psu.edu/) seeks applicants for an Assistant Director. This will be a full-time, non-tenure line appointment, starting August 2013. AOS/AOC: open, but with special interest in candidates who work on topics in ethics and applied philosophy, or coupled epistemic-ethical issues in science and engineering. The Rock Ethics Institute is a vibrant center for deeply interdisciplinary and engaged research and curricular enhancement, and it supports collaborations across all of the University’s colleges. The Institute has five core initiatives: climate ethics, bioethics, critical philosophy of race, ethics education, and ethical leadership, and is developing a new initiative in global ethics. The ethics education initiative is building strength in the area of research ethics and online ethics education. Duties include supervising postdoctoral fellows; developing and leading ethics workshops for faculty across the University; developing and leading research ethics training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and scholars; supervising ongoing initiatives; and representing the Director in various capacities with faculty, students, staff, and the public. Further duties may involve grant writing and oversight of communications, publications, and publicity. The initial appointment is for two years, with opportunities for renewal by mutual agreement. Ph.D. or relevant professional degree required. Salary competitive. How to Apply: Candidates should submit an online application at http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially to Deborah Trialonas at dlb49@psu.edu. A complete application will include the following materials: 1) A cover letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications, including how their background qualifies them for one or more of the above listed areas of interest and how their experience is relevant to the position as described; 2) A current curriculum vitae; 3) A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 12,000 words) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential; and 4) Three letters of recommendation. Review of the applications will begin on March 15 and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact: Deborah Trialonas (dlb49@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://rockethics.psu.edu/

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Postdoc Scholars

Posted: 11/12/2012 Closes: 2/18/2013

Department: Rock Ethics Institute

Announcement: The Rock Ethics Institute at Penn State http://rockethics.psu.edu/ has a threefold mission to promote ethics education, research, and outreach. In particular, we aim a) to integrate ethics education across the Penn State curriculum and to provide informal ethics education to our community in order to underscore and strengthen a culture of integrity and responsibility at Penn State, and b) to serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary research in the field of ethics that is both collaborative and policy-relevant. We pursue our educational aim by working with faculty across the university to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to integrate ethics into their undergraduate classes. We are also launching a program to train STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to become leaders and educators in the field of research ethics. Our research efforts have led to a series of exciting collaborations related to food ethics, neuroethics, and climate ethics, including a recent NSF sponsored research network for Sustainable Climate Risk Management Strategies http://scrimhub.org/ which will investigate the question: "What are sustainable, scientifically sound, technologically feasible, economically efficient, and ethically defensible climate risk management strategies?" At least four ten-month postdoctoral scholarships will be awarded with appointments beginning August 2013. Appointments are for full time employment (40 hours per week) and may be continued for a maximum of 3 years contingent upon satisfactory performance and the needs of the Institute. The salary range is $45,000-$60,000 per year, depending on experience. We are interested in hiring Postdoctoral Scholars with expertise in the following areas: • Science and ethics, with particular interest in coupled epistemic-ethical issues in climate change science and in the life sciences • Engineering ethics • Bioethics, with particular interest in food ethics • Business ethics • Ethics education and moral literacy, with particular interest in ethics education assessment • Ethical leadership • Ethics in K-12 curriculum • Research ethics • Institutional ethics • Agricultural ethics Scholars will receive training and mentorship. They will be expected to assist in designing, offering, and assessing ethics training for faculty and graduate students, to participate in collaborative research in ethics, and to help to strengthen the interdisciplinary ethics community across the campus. Scholars can expect to work on co-authored publications and engage in research that will contribute to their own research trajectory. Scholars may also receive experience working on grants and other fundraising activities. They will also work closely with senior faculty related to their area of expertise and participate in multi-disciplinary seminars and conferences. There may be opportunities to teach one class per year. Applicants are expected to have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. or professional degree by the appointment date. How to Apply Candidates should submit an online application at http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially to Deborah Trialonas at dlb49@psu.edu A complete application will include the following materials: 1. A cover letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications, including how their background qualifies them for one or more of the above listed areas of interest and how their experience is relevant to the position as described; 2. A current curriculum vitae; 3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 12,000 words) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential; 4. Three letters of recommendation. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. We will be interviewing candidates February 20-23, 2013 at the Central APA in New Orleans. We will also be conducting Skype interviews. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: Deborah Trialonas (dlb49@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://rockethics.psu.edu/

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[021-266] Assistant or Associate Professor of Sociology

Posted: 9/25/2012 Closes: 12/31/2012

Department: Sociology/Crime, Law and Justice

[021-264] Assistant Professor of Crime, Law and Justice

Posted: 9/14/2012 Closes: 12/31/2012

Department: Sociology/Crime, Law and Justice

Announcement: The Crime, Law and Justice (CLJ) Program in the Department of Sociology & Crime, Law and Justice at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for an assistant tenure-line position to begin August, 2013. The area of research specialization within CLJ is open. Candidates should have a strong publication record, a strong commitment to securing external funding, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Candidates are expected to have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Information regarding the department can be found at: http://www.sociology.psu.edu. CLJ is a multidisciplinary, tenure-granting unit within the Department of Sociology that offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Faculty members’ work spans a range of topics in criminology and criminal justice and is enhanced by the presence of several Penn State centers and research initiatives, including the Social Science Research Institute; the Justice Center for Research; the Children, Youth, and Families Consortium; the Population Research Institute; and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing (a state agency located on campus), among others. To apply, submit curriculum vita, the names of three references, and other supporting materials to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2012, but applications will be accepted until an appropriate candidate is found. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact: SHERI MILLER (sam1@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://www.sociology.la.psu.edu/

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Lecturer in Italian

Posted: 2/12/2013 Closes: 4/8/2013

Department: Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

Announcement: The Pennsylvania State University Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese The Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese (University Park) invites applications for two or more full-time lectureship positions (non tenure-track) in Italian, term to begin in Fall 2013 with possibility of annual renewal. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and intermediate language courses, and may also include advanced undergraduate literature and culture courses, according to program needs and candidate experience/expertise. Teaching load is 3-3. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in English and Italian and hold a Masters degree in Italian or related field. Applications from individuals with prior teaching experience will be given priority. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes benefits. Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae electronically at the following website: www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to Bonnie Rossman at bjr19@psu.edu. If unable to submit electronically, please send to Bonnie Rossman, The Pennsylvania State University, 429 Burrowes Building, University Park, PA 16802. For more information on our program, please consult http://sip.la.psu.edu. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Contact: BONNIE ROSSMAN (bjr19@psu.edu)

Department Website: http://sip.la.psu.edu/

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Posted: 10/18/2012 Closes: 12/1/2012

Announcement: The Pennsylvania State University College of the Liberal Arts, University Park campus, invites applicants for tenure-track appointments beginning Fall 2013 in the following departments: African Studies; African American Studies; Anthropology; Applied Linguistics; Asian Studies; Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies; Communication Arts and Sciences; Comparative Literature; Crime, Law and Justice; Economics; English; French and Francophone Studies, Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literature; History; Jewish Studies, Labor Studies and Employment Relations; Philosophy, Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish, Italian and Portuguese; and Women’s Studies. We offer a competitive compensation package. Required qualifications include a demonstrated interest in and capacity to do research publishable in top-tier journals, a high level of teaching competence, and an earned doctorate (entry-level candidates must have degree in hand by appointment date). To view and apply for specific job openings, visit www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ Electronic submission of applications is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply electronically, send letter of interest, current CV, and names of three references to: Liberal Arts Searches, c/o Human Resources Generalist-Faculty, The Pennsylvania State University, 111 Sparks Building, University Park, PA 16802. To assure full consideration, applications should be received no later than December 1, 2012. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact: Faye Maring (flm2@psu.edu)

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