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Assistant Professor jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in higher education, research, and healthcare-adjacent academic programs, with strong demand across liberal arts, STEM, business, and nursing disciplines at institutions ranging from regional teaching colleges to major research universities. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and State College anchor most of the hiring activity, and institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University, and Temple University maintain a consistent presence in the market. The most in-demand specialties include nursing education, computer science, engineering, and business administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology (Beginning August 2027)
millersville university·Millersville, Pennsylvania
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Information
Requisition Number
F02765
Department
Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology
Working Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology (Beginning August 2027)
Classification
Assistant/Associate 24910/24920
Position Summary Information
Nature of position
Tenure-Track
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
Join Our Team at Millersville University!
The Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology in the College of Science & Technology welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, scholarly or creative work and department and university service. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
About the position:
Based upon expertise of the successful applicant, primary responsibilities will include teaching lecture and laboratory-based courses such as: Production Materials & Processes, Processing Metallic Materials, Processing Nonmetallic Materials, Polymer and Ceramic Technology, Automated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Machine Tool Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, Technical Entrepreneurship, and related applied engineering courses. In addition to manufacturing coursework, the successful applicant will teach courses in the CAD concentration area or the Technology & Engineering Education program based on their area of expertise — such as drafting and computer-aided design fundamentals or advanced computer-aided engineering drawing (CAD), or Innovation & Design Methodologies and the Seminar in Technology Education accompanying student teaching (Tech Ed). Instruction will emphasize hands-on learning across a range of materials including metals, polymers, wood, and ceramics. Additionally, the position includes responsibility for supporting the operation and continuous improvement of laboratory facilities associated with manufacturing and materials processing.
Additionally, the position requires advising students; conducting scholarly work; and providing service to the department, university, and community. All members of the faculty also have the responsibility to accept those reasonable duties assigned to them within their fields of competence. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement. Minimum qualifications required to be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate include having an earned doctorate and a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience (or its equivalent) and scholarship commensurate with this rank.
A complete application comprises the following:
- A Cover Letter summarizing how the applicant’s education and experience match the required qualifications of the position.
- A current Curriculum Vitae.
- A Teaching Philosophy that includes the applicant’s commitment to inclusive and equitable learning and to working with diverse populations of students.
- A summary (2 – 5 pages) of Scholarly and/or Creative Activity Plan outlining 3 – 5 year agenda involving undergraduate or graduate students.
- Copies of registrar-issued unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (the successful candidate will be required to provide registrar-issued official transcripts from the issuing institution(s) directly to the Provost’s Office by the start date).
- Three current letters of reference, (applicant to submit names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of individuals who will be contacted to upload current letters of reference directly to a confidential website).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.
Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.
Salary and Benefits
Position Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
- Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family’s
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
- Full Benefits Summary (PDF)
Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:
- Strong student-faculty connections
- 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
- A stunning campus and vibrant community
- Outstanding job placement for graduates
With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.
Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.
Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.
Duties and Responsibilities
EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenure Track faculty are responsible for effectively teaching students both in assigned courses and outside-the-classroom settings (e.g., student research, service learning, laboratory activities, and applied projects), advising students, and carrying out other assigned professional responsibilities in support of student learning and success. The academic-year workload for full-time faculty is 24 workload hours and faculty must hold a minimum of five office hours per week on no fewer than three different days. Primary teaching responsibilities will be for undergraduate professional and laboratory-based courses in the materials processing area. Course content is likely to include some combination of the following: Production Materials & Processes, Processing Metallic Materials, Processing Nonmetallic Materials, Polymer and Ceramic Technology, Automated Manufacturing (including CAD/CAM applications), Machine Tool Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Technical Entrepreneurship. Depending upon qualifications, additional teaching responsibilities will include courses in the CAD concentration area, such as drafting and computer-aided design fundamentals or advanced computer-aided engineering drawing, or in the Technology and Engineering Education program, such as Innovation & Design Methodologies and the Seminar in Technology Education accompanying student teaching. Candidates must be willing to teach day, evening, and weekend classes on or off the Millersville campus using a variety of instructional strategies in face-to-face, web-enhanced, or online formats. All members of the faculty also have the responsibility to accept those reasonable duties assigned to them within their fields of competence. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours as well as be able to teach in a variety of delivery modalities.
For details, please see:
- The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27)
- The Millersville University Promotion Statement and particularly Section V.C.1 Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 9-11) and
- The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 3-4).
CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Sustain growth in scholarly and/or creative activities, both within and outside the academic discipline,.
For details, please see:
- The CBA, Article 12.B.2, Continuing scholarly growth (p. 28)
- The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.2 Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 11-13) and
- The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 4-6).
SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:
Provide service on an ongoing basis by contributing professionally to department and university governance, the professional community and/or the community at large, in a participatory, developmental, or advisory capacity. Candidates must be willing to participate in undergraduate- and graduate-level curricular activities including assisting in activities associated with maintaining program approval at the state and national levels.
For details, please see:
- The CBA, Article 12.B.3, Service: contribution to the University and/or community (p. 28)
- The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.3 Service: Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 13-15) and
- The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Service, Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 6-7).
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise interns, practicum students and graduate assistants as well as thesis and dissertations. Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence. Additionally, faculty are expected to actively engage in curricular development and evaluation as well as co-curricular, assessment, and accreditation activities.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:
- Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology (AEST), in the College of Science and Technology, is composed of 10 faculty members, one full-time secretary, two full-time laboratory technicians, and over 400 students collectively majoring or minoring in Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM), Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology (AURO), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET), Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) and Technology and Engineering Education (TECE).
Osburn Hall, a dedicated facility for the Department, houses its classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and offices. This campus center for the study of applied engineering, safety and technology is organized according to technology clusters.
Required Qualifications
- A completed terminal degree in such fields as engineering, engineering technology, applied engineering, industrial technology, technology and engineering education, engineering technology management, engineering design, product design engineering, education, or a related field completed by the date of eligibility for reappointment to the third year (approximately two years after the start date).
- Earned technical undergraduate degree in industrial technology, engineering technology, applied engineering, technology management, technology and engineering education, product design engineering, or manufacturing-related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes and production materials, including experience with multiple material systems such as metals, polymers, wood, or ceramics.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and apply conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes, including experience with machine tools and, or CNC equipment in operational and/or instructional settings.
- Experience in supervising, maintaining, and improving laboratory facilities.
- Ability to teach courses in the Technology and Engineering Education program or teach and utilize computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and SolidWorks.
- Willingness and commitment to teach in a laboratory-based, hands-on teaching/learning environment and teach day, weekend and evening courses as well as in a variety of formats including online as required.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in the application of information technology relevant to the teaching and learning process.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
- Commitment to the promotion of a safe and healthy learning and research environment.
- Commitment to the involvement in and support of student organizations.
- Commitment to work cooperatively with colleagues.
- Successful interview.
- Successful teaching demonstration.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary teaching experience.
- Industrial experience in the manufacturing field, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Documented K-12 teaching experience in technology and engineering education, technology education, STEM education, or related disciplines.
- Documented effectiveness in teaching or training.
- Experience participating in and/or advising student clubs.
- Experience with program assessment and accreditation.
- Involvement with professional associations such as Association of Technology Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE), International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), etc.
- Industry or professional certifications relevant to manufacturing, automation, or technology education, such as OSHA 10/30, SolidWorks (CSWA/CSWP), SME’s Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), ATMAE’s Certified Technology Manager (CTM), Certification of Engineering Graphics (CEG), LEED Green Associate, or Project Lead The Way (PLTW) certification.
- A valid state-issued teaching certification/license in technology and engineering education, technology education, STEM education, or a related discipline (e.g., Project Lead The Way (PLTW) certification, PA or other state Instructional certification).
- Supervision of interns and/or student teachers.
Essential Functions
Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom environment.
- Teach courses face-to-face at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
- Speak in a clear voice and hear spoken words.
- Read and write the written word and higher-level statistics/mathematics.
- Manage classroom activities.
- Record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
- Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date
08/21/2026
Posting Close Date
11/30/2026
millersville university
Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology (Beginning August 2027)
Millersville, Pennsylvania
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
Job Description
Position Information
Requisition Number
F02765
Department
Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology
Working Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology (Beginning August 2027)
Classification
Assistant/Associate 24910/24920
Position Summary Information
Nature of position
Tenure-Track
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
Join Our Team at Millersville University!
The Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology in the College of Science & Technology welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, scholarly or creative work and department and university service. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
About the position:
Based upon expertise of the successful applicant, primary responsibilities will include teaching lecture and laboratory-based courses such as: Production Materials & Processes, Processing Metallic Materials, Processing Nonmetallic Materials, Polymer and Ceramic Technology, Automated Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Machine Tool Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, Technical Entrepreneurship, and related applied engineering courses. In addition to manufacturing coursework, the successful applicant will teach courses in the CAD concentration area or the Technology & Engineering Education program based on their area of expertise — such as drafting and computer-aided design fundamentals or advanced computer-aided engineering drawing (CAD), or Innovation & Design Methodologies and the Seminar in Technology Education accompanying student teaching (Tech Ed). Instruction will emphasize hands-on learning across a range of materials including metals, polymers, wood, and ceramics. Additionally, the position includes responsibility for supporting the operation and continuous improvement of laboratory facilities associated with manufacturing and materials processing.
Additionally, the position requires advising students; conducting scholarly work; and providing service to the department, university, and community. All members of the faculty also have the responsibility to accept those reasonable duties assigned to them within their fields of competence. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement. Minimum qualifications required to be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate include having an earned doctorate and a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience (or its equivalent) and scholarship commensurate with this rank.
A complete application comprises the following:
- A Cover Letter summarizing how the applicant’s education and experience match the required qualifications of the position.
- A current Curriculum Vitae.
- A Teaching Philosophy that includes the applicant’s commitment to inclusive and equitable learning and to working with diverse populations of students.
- A summary (2 – 5 pages) of Scholarly and/or Creative Activity Plan outlining 3 – 5 year agenda involving undergraduate or graduate students.
- Copies of registrar-issued unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (the successful candidate will be required to provide registrar-issued official transcripts from the issuing institution(s) directly to the Provost’s Office by the start date).
- Three current letters of reference, (applicant to submit names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of individuals who will be contacted to upload current letters of reference directly to a confidential website).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.
Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.
Salary and Benefits
Position Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
- Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family’s
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
- Full Benefits Summary (PDF)
Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:
- Strong student-faculty connections
- 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
- A stunning campus and vibrant community
- Outstanding job placement for graduates
With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.
Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.
Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.
Duties and Responsibilities
EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenure Track faculty are responsible for effectively teaching students both in assigned courses and outside-the-classroom settings (e.g., student research, service learning, laboratory activities, and applied projects), advising students, and carrying out other assigned professional responsibilities in support of student learning and success. The academic-year workload for full-time faculty is 24 workload hours and faculty must hold a minimum of five office hours per week on no fewer than three different days. Primary teaching responsibilities will be for undergraduate professional and laboratory-based courses in the materials processing area. Course content is likely to include some combination of the following: Production Materials & Processes, Processing Metallic Materials, Processing Nonmetallic Materials, Polymer and Ceramic Technology, Automated Manufacturing (including CAD/CAM applications), Machine Tool Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Technical Entrepreneurship. Depending upon qualifications, additional teaching responsibilities will include courses in the CAD concentration area, such as drafting and computer-aided design fundamentals or advanced computer-aided engineering drawing, or in the Technology and Engineering Education program, such as Innovation & Design Methodologies and the Seminar in Technology Education accompanying student teaching. Candidates must be willing to teach day, evening, and weekend classes on or off the Millersville campus using a variety of instructional strategies in face-to-face, web-enhanced, or online formats. All members of the faculty also have the responsibility to accept those reasonable duties assigned to them within their fields of competence. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.
Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours as well as be able to teach in a variety of delivery modalities.
For details, please see:
- The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27)
- The Millersville University Promotion Statement and particularly Section V.C.1 Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 9-11) and
- The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 3-4).
CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Sustain growth in scholarly and/or creative activities, both within and outside the academic discipline,.
For details, please see:
- The CBA, Article 12.B.2, Continuing scholarly growth (p. 28)
- The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.2 Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 11-13) and
- The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 4-6).
SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:
Provide service on an ongoing basis by contributing professionally to department and university governance, the professional community and/or the community at large, in a participatory, developmental, or advisory capacity. Candidates must be willing to participate in undergraduate- and graduate-level curricular activities including assisting in activities associated with maintaining program approval at the state and national levels.
For details, please see:
- The CBA, Article 12.B.3, Service: contribution to the University and/or community (p. 28)
- The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.3 Service: Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 13-15) and
- The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Service, Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 6-7).
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise interns, practicum students and graduate assistants as well as thesis and dissertations. Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence. Additionally, faculty are expected to actively engage in curricular development and evaluation as well as co-curricular, assessment, and accreditation activities.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:
- Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology (AEST), in the College of Science and Technology, is composed of 10 faculty members, one full-time secretary, two full-time laboratory technicians, and over 400 students collectively majoring or minoring in Applied Engineering & Technology Management (AETM), Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology (AURO), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET), Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) and Technology and Engineering Education (TECE).
Osburn Hall, a dedicated facility for the Department, houses its classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and offices. This campus center for the study of applied engineering, safety and technology is organized according to technology clusters.
Required Qualifications
- A completed terminal degree in such fields as engineering, engineering technology, applied engineering, industrial technology, technology and engineering education, engineering technology management, engineering design, product design engineering, education, or a related field completed by the date of eligibility for reappointment to the third year (approximately two years after the start date).
- Earned technical undergraduate degree in industrial technology, engineering technology, applied engineering, technology management, technology and engineering education, product design engineering, or manufacturing-related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes and production materials, including experience with multiple material systems such as metals, polymers, wood, or ceramics.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and apply conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes, including experience with machine tools and, or CNC equipment in operational and/or instructional settings.
- Experience in supervising, maintaining, and improving laboratory facilities.
- Ability to teach courses in the Technology and Engineering Education program or teach and utilize computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and SolidWorks.
- Willingness and commitment to teach in a laboratory-based, hands-on teaching/learning environment and teach day, weekend and evening courses as well as in a variety of formats including online as required.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in the application of information technology relevant to the teaching and learning process.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
- Commitment to the promotion of a safe and healthy learning and research environment.
- Commitment to the involvement in and support of student organizations.
- Commitment to work cooperatively with colleagues.
- Successful interview.
- Successful teaching demonstration.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary teaching experience.
- Industrial experience in the manufacturing field, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Documented K-12 teaching experience in technology and engineering education, technology education, STEM education, or related disciplines.
- Documented effectiveness in teaching or training.
- Experience participating in and/or advising student clubs.
- Experience with program assessment and accreditation.
- Involvement with professional associations such as Association of Technology Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE), International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), etc.
- Industry or professional certifications relevant to manufacturing, automation, or technology education, such as OSHA 10/30, SolidWorks (CSWA/CSWP), SME’s Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), ATMAE’s Certified Technology Manager (CTM), Certification of Engineering Graphics (CEG), LEED Green Associate, or Project Lead The Way (PLTW) certification.
- A valid state-issued teaching certification/license in technology and engineering education, technology education, STEM education, or a related discipline (e.g., Project Lead The Way (PLTW) certification, PA or other state Instructional certification).
- Supervision of interns and/or student teachers.
Essential Functions
Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom environment.
- Teach courses face-to-face at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
- Speak in a clear voice and hear spoken words.
- Read and write the written word and higher-level statistics/mathematics.
- Manage classroom activities.
- Record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
- Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date
08/21/2026
Posting Close Date
11/30/2026
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, or MFA) required in the relevant discipline
- Evidence of scholarly research, publications, or creative work in the field
- Prior college-level teaching experience or a strong teaching portfolio
- Demonstrated ability to secure or contribute to grant-funded research projects
- Commitment to student mentorship, advising, and departmental service obligations
- Familiarity with learning management systems and hybrid or online instructional methods
Assistant Professor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant professor in Pennsylvania?
Becoming an assistant professor in Pennsylvania typically requires completing a terminal degree in your discipline, such as a PhD, EdD, or MFA, from an accredited institution. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued teaching license for college-level faculty. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research output, teaching competency, and disciplinary expertise. Applications go directly to Pennsylvania colleges and universities through institutional hiring portals, often coordinated by department search committees.
Which companies hire assistant professors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring assistant professors in Pennsylvania right now include University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, and Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's high density of four-year colleges, community colleges, and research universities means openings appear across institution types, from large public systems like Penn State to private research universities and regional liberal arts colleges.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most assistant professor jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Chester lead Pennsylvania for assistant professor openings. Philadelphia's concentration of research universities, medical schools, and liberal arts colleges drives the highest volume of listings, while Pittsburgh benefits from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh anchoring demand in STEM and healthcare education, and State College reflects Penn State's consistently large faculty hiring footprint.
Are there remote assistant professor jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're limited. About 13% of assistant professor openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most faculty roles involve in-person teaching, lab supervision, or student advising. The parts of the role most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are fully online program instruction, certain administrative faculty positions, and distance education departments at Pennsylvania institutions.
How can I get hired as a assistant professor in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a postdoctoral fellowship or visiting lecturer appointment, which many Pennsylvania research universities offer to recent doctoral graduates. Institutions like Penn State, Temple, and Drexel run visiting faculty and lecturer pipelines that frequently convert to tenure-track roles. Adjunct teaching at Pennsylvania community colleges such as Community College of Philadelphia is another concrete starting point. A strong teaching portfolio, peer-reviewed publications, and a completed dissertation give candidates a clear edge in competitive searches.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor jobs in Pennsylvania?
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