Assistant Teaching Professor-Beef Production
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Jan 29, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a new position; Assistant Teaching Professor of Beef Production. This position is a 36-week, non-tenure line faculty appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Extension responsibilities and is located on the University Park campus. RESPONSIBLITIES: Develop a robust extension program in beef production and management, and scholarly teaching including livestock evaluation. Responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in animal science, dairy science, or related discipline with demonstrated accomplishments in teaching, outreach, and/or applied research in beef production and management. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date. The successful candidate must have outstanding communication skills and be procient at the scholarship of teaching and outreach. Congeniality and the ability to work cooperatively and engage professionally with our population of faculty, staff, and students, dairy producers and industry leaders is required. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. An attractive benefits package is available. HOW TO APPLY Apply online to job REQ_0000075075 at https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their proposed extension programs, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Rebecca Krisher (rlk5688@psu.edu). BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.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 ourBenefits 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |