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Penn State University · 3 months ago

Washington DC Program Coordinator & Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Penn State University is seeking a full-time non-tenure line Assistant Teaching Professor to serve as the Program Coordinator for its new Semester in Washington Program. The role involves managing internship opportunities, supporting students' professional development, and teaching related courses while being based in Washington D.C.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Locating governmental and non-governmental internship opportunities and developing relationships with potential internship hosts

Participates in the recruitment and selection of students for the program

Assists students with application and interview preparations

Provides guidance to students in selecting appropriate internship opportunities

Evaluates students' progress in their internships through outreach to sponsors

Responsible for arranging student housing, classroom facilities and managing other logistics related to students living and working in Washington, DC

Offers support to students on-site and assists with personal, professional, and academic issues

Collaborate with the Program’s director and the Career Enrichment Network in the College of the Liberal Arts to arrange a schedule of extracurricular events each semester that may include professional development seminars, tours of government and non-government work sites, and activities with alumni

Responsibilities also include teaching a course related to students’ professional development as well as an in-person or online substantive political science or public policy course

This job is permanently located in Washington, D.C

Must live in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area

The position may require occasional local and out-of-state travel, and working evenings and weekends, as necessary

Qualification

. in Political ScienceCareer readiness supportExperiential learningTeaching political scienceStudent support

Required

Requires a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field by appointment date

Experience working with students to support their career readiness and professional development, including through experiential learning opportunities