Lecturer Position (Part-Time)

Job Description

Lecturer Position (Part-Time) in Labor Studies and Employment Relations (World Campus), Penn State University, Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations, University Park, PA

The Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, invites applications for part-time instructors to begin Summer 2012.  Instructors normally teach one or two courses a semester and can do so from any geographic location. Successful applicants will teach courses in our online Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations (MPS in HRER) graduate program and Labor and Employment Relations (LER) undergraduate program in the Summer 2012 semester and beyond.

Candidates should be able to teach a range of courses in the areas of organizational behavior in the workplace, international and comparative human resources/employment relations, labor economics/labor markets, and employment and labor law. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree (Masters, J.D., or Ph.D) and both teaching and professional experience.

More information about the MPS in HRER and BS in LER Programs can be found at:  http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/MasterinHumanResourcesandEmploymentRelations.shtml  and http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/labor-and-employment-relations-bachelor-of-science/overview .

Electronic submission of application materials is strongly preferred.  To apply, submit cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names of three references to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ or send to applyhrer@psu.edu.  If unable to send electronically, applications can be mailed to Lindsey Estright, Administrative Support Coordinator, Department of Labor Studies and EmploymentRelations, The Pennsylvania State University, 003 Keller Building., Box LE, University Park, PA 16802.  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2012, but applications will be accepted until the Department’s need is met.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.