Assistant Teaching Professor

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

The John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time, professional track (non-tenure line), teaching faculty at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in petroleum and natural gas engineering. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses on petroleum and natural gas engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics applied to energy systems. The position includes advising students and contributing to the department through service and committee work. This is a 9-month academic appointment paid over twelve months, funded for three years , with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Successful candidates are expected to hold, by the time of appointment, a Doctoral degree in petroleum engineering, energy engineering, or a closely related field. Experience with AI applications, machine learning, data analytics, or digital transformation in the energy sector is expected. Previous industry experience would be a plus.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in petroleum engineering, energy engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with AI applications, machine learning, data analytics, or digital transformation in the energy sector is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Previous industry experience

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on petroleum and natural gas engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics applied to energy systems.
• Advising students
• Contributing to the department through service and committee work.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree