Two Positions, Assistant/Associate Professor

Penn State, School of Labor and Employment Relations, University Park, PA

The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two tenure-track or tenured faculty appointments at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to begin August 2016.  

Applicants for the first position should have strong research and teaching interests and expertise in work and employment-related ethics and ethical decision-making and be able to contribute to the School’ commitment to place a greater emphasis on ethics in its curriculum.  The candidate should also have additional expertise in at least one of the following areas--employment and labor law, employment/labor relations, or human resource management.  

Applicants for the second position should have strong research and teaching interests and expertise in one or more of the following areas--employment and labor law, employment/labor relations, or human resource management.

Applicants should possess a terminal degree (Ph.D. or J.D.) in a relevant discipline. Candidates for the Assistant Professor rank must have completed all requirements for the terminal degree by the appointment date and possess significant research potential; candidates for the Associate Professor rank must have a strong research record. External funding potential will also be considered.

The School of Labor and Employment Relations is a growing multidisciplinary program with strong B.A. and B.S. in Labor and Employment Relations (LER), M.S. and M.P.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER), and M.P.S. in Labor and Global Workers’ Rights (LGWR) programs. We value a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds relevant to understanding the dynamics involving employees and workers in organizational, societal, and global contexts and strive for a collaborative, respectful, and multi-disciplinary environment. 

Candidates must submit a letter of application indicating which position or positions they wish to be considered for and a curriculum vita at:  https://psu.jobs/job/58992 

Additionally, all candidates should request letters from three references to be sent directly to Trisha Everhart, [email protected]. Review of application will begin on October 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.