PSGV Employment
 

Employment Opportunities at Penn State Great Valley

Faculty Positions

Education
Engineering and Information Science
Management 
Continuing Professional Education

Staff Positions

Senior Client Development Manager (Continuing Professional Education)
Staff Assistant, Conference Planning Services
Event Services Coordinator 
Staff Assistant, Chancellor's Office

Other Opportunities

Faculty Positions

Education Division

Part-time Instructors for Instructional Systems Program/Education Division

Penn State Great Valley is seeking adjunct part-time instructors to teach technology-related courses in its Instructional Systems Master of Education program and in its E-learning graduate certificate program. The Instructional Systems program offers graduate instruction in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of face-to-face training and technology-based instruction.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in technology, education, or a closely related field.  Experience creating and implementing e-learning solutions in a corporate, non-profit, or educational setting is highly desirable. In addition, the candidate must have practical experience in instructional design for e-learning and be familiar with current e-learning software and tools.  Experience with Adobe Presenter, Adobe Connect, Captivate, and Moodle (or similar applications) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities: Develop and teach graduate-level technology courses focusing on e-learning design and delivery. Courses are delivered primarily face-to-face, though some class sessions of a course may be online (i.e., blended course delivery). Topics to be covered include synchronous and asynchronous learning, multimedia, creating interactions and visual design for a variety of platforms, and integration of social learning software.

Setting: Penn State Great Valley offers graduate and professional development programs for working adults. Classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends at the Great Valley campus located in the Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern, PA.  In addition, the E-learning graduate certificate may be offered during daytime hours both on and off-campus.

To Apply:  Submit a cover letter and a CV that highlights your academic credentials and your experiences and skills that qualify you for the position. You may apply by e-mail or by regular mail. Send résumé to:

Regina Sorgini
Penn State Great Valley
School of Graduate Professional Studies
30 East Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355
rms50@psu.edu



Part time Instructors

Most classes are taught afternoons, evenings and Saturdays at the Great Valley campus in Malvern, Chester County and local school-based locations.  Prior K-12 experience in teaching, curriculum, supervision, learning, technology integration, evaluation and outcomes assessment highly desirable.  Doctorate degree required; graduate level teaching experience desired.  Immediate openings.

  • Adolescent Literature
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Children’s Literature
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Education Leadership and Supervision
  • Educational Psychology
  • Education Leadership
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Literacy
  • Principal Certification
  • Reading  (K-12)
  • Science Education (all levels)
  • Special Education, including Student Teaching Supervision
  • Training, Design and Development (education and corporate)
  • Writing (K-12)

Send cover letter including areas of teaching interest and résumé to:

Lorraine Burke
Graduate Programs in Education
Penn State Great Valley
30 E. Swedesford Road
Malvern, Pa. 19355-1488
lbb1@psu.edu


Engineering and Information Science Division

Software Engineering
Fixed-term faculty position

The Division of Engineering is seeking qualified applicants for a fixed-term multi-year faculty appointment in the areas of database design and information retrieval, computer and information security, or software and systems architecture.  In addition to teaching and research, faculty members advise students and fulfill program, campus and University service assignments.  Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.  Research and industrial experience are highly valued. Position available for the Fall 2007 semester.

Located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is the graduate campus of The Pennsylvania State University.  The School enjoys a central location in a corporate center among world-class corporate neighbors in a rapidly growing technological corridor. Graduate students are working professionals.

Penn State offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefit package.  For confidential consideration, submit letter of application, current CV, research/publication history and three references to Dr. Colin Neill, SWE Search Committee, Penn State Great Valley, Malvern, PA 19355.  Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2007 and will continue until position is filled. 

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


Engineering and Information Science
Part time Instructors

Teach graduate courses. Doctorate in discipline, prior graduate level teaching experience required. Teaching assignments may include early morning, late afternoon and evening and Saturday classes at the campus in Malvern, Chester County or at various corporate locations in the Greater Philadelphia area.  Immediate openings.

  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Web Security
  • Data Mining
  • Enterprise Integration
  • Global Systems Engineering
  • Health Systems Engineering
  • Knowledge Management
  • Languages and Software
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Project Management
  • Statistics and Decision Making
  • Systems Engineering Technology
  • Web Systems Design

Send cover letter including areas of teaching interest and résumé to:

Betty McAdams
Graduate Programs in Engineering and Information Science
Penn State Great Valley
30 E. Swedesford Road
Malvern, Pa. 19355-1488
bxm28@psu.edu


Management Division

Management Faculty postion

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a tenure track position in management for its innovative evening and weekend AACSB-accredited M.B.A. and Master of Leadership Development programs. Part of The Pennsylvania State University, The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies (www.gv.psu.edu) is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia. The nation’s first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV stands among world-class corporate neighbors. It was created to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice. The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported through technology and other services.

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in a relevant area from an accredited institution. We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more leadership/management areas such as transformational-transactional leadership, authentic leadership, strategic leadership, international business, organizational behavior, and research methodology (e.g., levels of analysis). Ability to teach effectively in a Web-based environment is a plus, but secondary to an effective classroom teaching ability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a five-course load to graduate business students; be expected to conduct research that leads to publications in refereed journals; and participate in college and university service activities commensurate with experience and rank. The position will be available for the Spring 2009 semester. Starting August 2008, applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled. Interviews will be conducted at the Academy of Management Conference.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Ms. Suzan Kershner
Attn: Management Faculty position
Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.


Management Information Systems

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a tenure-track position in management information systems for its innovative evening and weekend AACSB-accredited M.B.A. program. Part of The Pennsylvania State University, The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia. The nation’s first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV stands among world-class corporate neighbors. It was created to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice. The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported through technology and other services. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in a relevant area from an accredited institution. We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following IS management areas: ethical issues in information technology, business applications, decision support systems, group support systems, knowledge management, human factors, IS strategy, organizational impacts, and technology and innovation. Ability to teach effectively in a Web-based environment is a plus.

The successful candidate will (1) be responsible for teaching a five-course load to graduate business students; (2) be expected to conduct research that leads to publications in well-regarded refereed journals; and (3) participate in college and university service activities commensurate with experience and rank. The position will be available for the Fall 2009 semester. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.   Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.   Interviews will be conducted at the Decision Sciences Institute Conference.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, regular and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to

Ms. Suzan Kershner
Attn: Management Information Systems Faculty position
Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.


Accounting
Tenure track or Fixed Term

Penn State Great Valley (PSGV) invites applications for a tenure-track position in accounting for its AACSB-accredited evening and weekend M.B.A. and weekend Master of Finance programs.

Located 25 minutes northwest of Philadelphia, Penn State Great Valley (www.gv.psu.edu) is the nation’s first university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, where it stands among world-class corporate neighbors. It was created solely to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice. The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported through technology and other services. Faculty members also advise students and fulfill program, campus and University service assignments.  Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in accounting.

The position will be available for the Spring 2009 or Fall 2009 semester. Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled. A representative will be interviewing candidates at the American Accounting Association meeting in Anaheim, CA. Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, and contact information of three references to:

Ms. Sue Kershner
Attn: Accounting Faculty Position
Penn State Great Valley
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


Faculty position in Management

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a tenure track position in management for its innovative evening and weekend AACSB-accredited M.B.A. and Master of Leadership Development programs.  Part of The Pennsylvania State University, The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies (www.gv.psu.edu) is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia.  The nation’s first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV stands among world-class corporate neighbors.  It was created to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice.  The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported through technology and other services.  Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in a relevant area from an AACSB-accredited institution.  We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in one or more management/leadership areas such as negotiation strategies, strategic management, international business, and organization behavior.  Ability to teach in the bio-technology, new ventures and entrepreneurship, or communication related courses is a plus, and so is the ability to teach effectively in a Web-based environment. The successful candidate will (1) be responsible for teaching a five-course load to graduate business students; (2) be expected to conduct research that leads to publications in well-regarded refereed journals; and (3) participate in college and university service activities commensurate with experience and rank.  Our management faculty has published in the following journals, among others: Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Social Psychology, Leadership Quarterly, and Personnel Psychology.     

The position will be available for the fall 2009 semester.  Starting July 2008, applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.  Interviews will be conducted at the Academy of Management Conference.  Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Ms. Suzan Kershner
Attn:  Management Faculty position
Penn State Great Valley
School of Graduate Professional Studies
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.



Faculty Position in Operations Management

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a tenure track position in management for its innovative evening and weekend AACSB-accredited M.B.A. and Master of Leadership Development programs.  Part of The Pennsylvania State University, The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies (www.gv.psu.edu) is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia.  The nation’s first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV stands among world-class corporate neighbors.  It was created to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice.  The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported through technology and other services.  We welcome candidates with research and teaching interests in the area of Production and Service Operations Management, Decision Theory/Statistics, and Supply Chain Management.  Initially, candidates are expected to teach Operations Management course.  Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in a relevant area from an AACSB-accredited institution.  Ability to teach effectively in a Web-based environment is a plus. The successful candidate will (1) be responsible for teaching a five-course load to graduate business students; (2) be expected to conduct research that leads to publications in well-regarded refereed journals; and (3) participate in college and university service activities commensurate with experience and rank.       

The position will be available for the fall 2009 semester.  Starting July 2008, applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.  Interviews will be conducted at the Decision Sciences Institute Conference.  Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Ms. Suzan Kershner
Attn:  Operations Management Faculty position
Penn State Great Valley
School of Graduate Professional Studies
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


Economics and Finance Position

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a tenure-track position in economics/finance  for its innovative, evening AACSB-accredited M.B.A. program and executive-style Master’s in Finance program.  Part of The Pennsylvania State University, The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies (www.gv.psu.edu) is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia.  The nation’s first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV stands among world-class corporate neighbors.  It was created to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice.  The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported through technology and other services.  Faculty members also advise students and fulfill program, campus, and University service assignments.  Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in economics or finance.  The ideal candidate should be able to teach Microeconomics (Prices and Markets) and International Finance or Financial Derivatives.  Ability to teach effectively in a Web-based environment is a plus.  The successful candidate will (1) be responsible for teaching a five-course load to graduate business students; (2) be expected to conduct research that leads to publications in well-regarded refereed journals; and (3) participate in campus and university service activities commensurate with experience and rank.

The position will be available for the fall 2009 semester.  Starting late October 2008, applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.  Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Ms. Sue Kershner
Attn: Accounting Faculty Position
Penn State Great Valley
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce


Adjunct Faculty in MIS

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a part-time, adjunct faculty position in management information systems (MIS) for its innovative evening and weekend AACSB-accredited M.B.A. program. 

Part of The Pennsylvania State University, The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia.  The nation’s first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV stands among world-class corporate neighbors.  It was created to accommodate the busy schedules of full-time professionals and other adults advancing or changing their careers and emphasizes the link between academic theory and professional practice.  The surrounding region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

We welcome candidates with teaching interests in one or more of the following IS management areas: ethical issues in information technology, business applications, decision support systems, group support systems, knowledge management, human factors, IS strategy, organizational impacts, and technology and innovation.  Ability to teach effectively in a Web-based environment is a plus.  Doctorate, previous teaching experience, and some form of intellectual contribution preferred. However, applicants who have an MBA or an earned MBA and are ABD will also be considered. 

The position will be available for the Fall 2008 semester.  Starting July 2008, applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.  Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, regular and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to

Ms. Suzan Kershner
Attn:  MIS Adjunct Faculty position
Penn State Great Valley
School of Graduate Professional Studies
30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg.
Malvern, PA 19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.


Management
Part time instructors

MKTG 513 – Market Research
MKTG 516 – Product Development and Management
ACCTG 512 – Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems
ACCTG 524 – Managerial Accounting
BUSAD 577 – Management of MIS
BUSAD 576 – Ethical Issues in Informational Technology
FIN 508 – Analysis of Financial Markets
BUSAD 523 – Prices and Markets

Doctorate, previous teaching experience, and some form of intellectual contribution required.  However, applicants who have an earned MBA or are ABD will also be considered.  Ability to teach effectively in a blended environment is a plus.  Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, regular and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Sue Kershner
Attn:  Adjunct Faculty Positions
Management Division
Penn State Great Valley
30 E. Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA  19355
slk28@psu.edu

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.


Faculty for Continuing Professional Education

Business Faculty:  Full and part-time appointments in Business, Statistics, Quality Control, Six Sigma.

 Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term and several part-time positions in Business Statistics and Quality Control for working professionals. Teach various graduate classes, including Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement, Statistical Quality Control Techniques, Advanced Statistical Quality Control, and Statistical Analysis of Managerial Decision Making. The full-time position is fixed-term, with competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Part-time positions offer flexible teaching schedules and competitive compensation.

Teaching assignments include some combination of the School’s AACSB-accredited M.B.A. program, executive-style Master of Finance program, Six Sigma certificate program, and related graduate professional programs. Classes are offered weekdays, late afternoon, evenings, and weekends, at the campus in Malvern, PA and at corporate locations in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Requires doctorate in business administration or related field, as well as graduate-level teaching, research, and publications record. Experience in the health care industry, and corporate and professional education for working adults is highly desirable. Positions available in Spring 2008, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Ms. Linda Beavers,Attn: Statistics and Quality Control-Fixed Term Position, Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies, 30 East Swedesford Road, Main Bldg., Malvern, PA 19355 or e-mail to LJB4@psu.edu.   Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.


Staff Positions


 

Senior Client Development Manager (Continuing Professional Education), Grade 24

The Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate professional Studies, located in Malvern, PA, is seeking a senior-level business development professional responsible for working with high level corporate and organization leaders to implement customized professional education solutions to corporations and organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area. Develop high level contacts with organizational leaders, close new business, and manage on-going client relationships. Work with faculty to conduct needs analysis, and oversee development, delivery and evaluation of customized programs and outcomes assessment. Manage a financially sound mix of new initiatives and on-going programming, with accountability for income targets. Manage operational expenses in accordance with program plan budgets. Requires Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) or equivalent in business or related field, plus three years of professional business experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and customer relations skills required. Prior college or university teaching or administration experience highly desirable. Review of candidates will begin in May and continue until the job is filled. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of re-funding.

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to: The Pennsylvania State University, Employment and Compensation Division, Job # GV 27339, First Floor Rider Building I, University Park, PA  16802 or fax to 814-865-3750

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Staff Assistant VI, Grade 16, NonExempt, in Conference Planning Services

Implement logistics necessary to carryout conferences scheduled at Penn State Great Valley campus. Manage conference registration, materials, assembly and speaker coordination. Assist with overall conference coordination. Resolve client problems as needed. Requires additional specialized training beyond the high school level or completion of formal high school vocational program or equivalent, plus one year of work-related experience. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of re-funding.

Apply electronically through the University Vacancy Announcement System, the Web site address is:   www.psu.jobs.


Event Services Coordinator in Conference Planning Services

Report to the Program Manager. Assist in all conference planning activities at Penn State Great Valley including sales and logistics. Requires Associate’s degree in a technical or administrative program or equivalent, plus one year of work-related experience. Must be detailed oriented with excellent customer service skills. Experience in creating marketing plans preferred. Must be able to develop and maintain client relationships. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of re-funding. 

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to: The Pennsylvania State University, Employment and Compensation Division, Job # GV 28645, Fifth Floor Rider Building I, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.



Staff Assistant VII in our Chancellor Office

Maintain calendar and coordinate schedule for the Chancellor. Handle confidential information, including support for the faculty promotion and tenure function. Screen telephone calls and prepare correspondence and presentations. Plan meetings and special events for Chancellor and Advisory Board. Report to the Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor. May be required to work outside traditional hours as necessary. Requires additional specialized training beyond the high school level or completion of formal high school vocational program or equivalent, plus two years of work-related experience. Must be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Must be familiar with MS Office Suite and have excellent organizational skills. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of re-funding. 

Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to: The Pennsylvania State University, Employment and Compensation Division, Job # GV 28644, Fifth Floor Rider Building I, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


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