SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Employment Opportunities
LECTURER IN PLASTICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY POSITION
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
School of Engineering
Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-1701
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, invites applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position teaching at the undergraduate level in our Plastics Engineering Technology program starting fall 2008. Applicants should be dynamic individuals with at least five years industrial experience in plastic product development and show commitment to working with undergraduate students and developing an applied research program with industry. Excellent communication skills are necessary. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong knowledge of part design for plastic processes, solid modeling of plastic components and tooling, and computer simulation of molding or extrusion processes. Experience that includes management or a project management background as an engineering professional is desired. Qualified candidates are required to have a B.S. in plastics, mechanical engineering or engineering technology; a M.S. or P.E. is preferred.
Penn State Behrend (http://www.behrend.psu.edu) is a growing four-year and graduate College of Penn State with over 4,000 students. The School of Engineering has over 1,000 students and ABET accredited programs. The plastics program is recognized nationally as a premier program. The college is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research.
Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports, and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service, and tourism center, and is within two hours of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area.
Penn State Behrend’s engineering technology programs are growing and have the strong support of local and national industry. Review of applications will begin immediately and commence until the position is filled. The application deadline is June 20, 2008. Send a complete resume, transcripts and the names of three references to: PLET Search Committee Chair, PLET-SOEWEB08, School of Engineering, 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563-1701, or email your application to: engrpositions@psu.edu.
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The School of Engineering at Penn State Behrend employs part-time instructors in computer programming, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering technology, engineering graphics, engineering mechanics, industrial engineering technology, materials science engineering, mechanical engineering technology, and plastics engineering technology.
Most part-time instruction is at the introductory college level. Needs depend upon course schedules, enrollments, and faculty leaqves, and sometimes areise on relatively short notice.
The School will accept applications at any time and keep them on file for consideration should vacancies occur. A M.S. degree or higher with teaching experience is preferred.
Send a resume, copies of college transcripts, statement of daytime/evening availability, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of two references to:
Ralph M. Ford, Ph.D., School of Engineering, 5101 Jordan Road, REDC 242, Erie, PA 16563-1701Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.