- Location
- Penn State Altoona, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
Teaching Positions in Mathematics and Statistics
The Pennsylvania State University, the Altoona College, invites applications for two or more positions in Mathematics or Statistics beginning in Fall 2026. The positions are for full-time Instructors or Assistant Teaching Professors whose duties involve primarily teaching and require an M.S. or Ph.D. in either Mathematics or Statistics. Preference will be given to applicants with degrees in Statistics and/or applicants with experience teaching upper-level statistics courses. The initial appointments are for one year. Applicants must be approved to begin working by August, 2026.
Applicants should submit a letter of application establishing their qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview), and at least three letters of reference. One of the letters of reference should specifically address the applicant’s teaching. Application materials, including three letters of reference should be submitted at the time of application. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
As a four-year degree granting college within the Penn State University system, Penn State Altoona has access to all of the resources of a major research university. Penn State Altoona offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
For additional information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Penn State Altoona, please visit http://www.altoona.psu.edu/math/.
More information about Penn State Altoona and its surrounding area may be found at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/.
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 is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
