Temple University Hiring for Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development (AOD) – Open-Rank Tenure/Track Faculty at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Position: 

The Department of Policy, Organizational, and Leadership Studies within the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University invites applications to fill an open rank, tenured/tenure-track faculty position in the Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development (AOD) program beginning in the Fall 2024. The compelling candidate shall have a productive research agenda with an established record of publications and grants or potential for attracting external funding for research commensurate with their career level. In addition to maintaining an active, externally funded program of research, the responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising master’s and doctoral students, and participating in department, college, and professional service activities.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, human resource development, human resource management, or related field; evidence of, and/or potential for developing, an externally funded program of research; and experience in teaching university-level courses in one or more of the following areas: adult learning and training, organizational development, interpersonal skills, human relations, research methods and statistics. We value diversity and seek individuals with a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and interdisciplinary research.

Application Procedures:

Applicants should send (1) a letter of application explicating your qualifications including experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a summary document or portfolio summarizing research, teaching and service experience and expertise; and (4) a list of 3-5 references containing the names, addresses, emails and phone numbers of individuals who may be contacted to obtain letters of recommendation to [email protected] with the subject line “Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development” by 15 January 2024. Screening of completed applications will begin immediately after 15 January 2024 and may continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Armando X. Estrada (AXE) via email: [email protected]

The Department of Policy, Organizational & Leadership Studies (POLS) prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic, organizational and community settings. We strive to create a caring, committed community of scholars and practitioners who work collaboratively and link scholarship to practice. We believe that learning and education can be enhanced through the application of organizational knowledge to teaching, curriculum development, and learning in the service of educational institutions, organizations and communities. We are strongly committed to principles of access, equity and excellence in education. We support and encourage interdisciplinary approaches to scholarship, teaching and service. Program areas include: Adult & Organizational Development; Advocacy & Organizational Development; Higher Education; Educational Leadership; Policy and Organizational Studies. Information about the department is available at https://education.temple.edu/pols.

The College of Education and Human Development at Temple University was founded in 1919. Our prominent location in the heart of North Philadelphia provides students and faculty with the resources and opportunities of a large, diverse and lively urban center. As one of the largest schools of education in the metropolitan area and among the largest in the country, the college has a strong influence on the field, especially in the Greater Philadelphia region. We are among the largest educators of teachers for Philadelphia, and we acknowledge a special responsibility to the public, schools and districts across the state. We seek to promote education as a primary mechanism for social mobility and social justice for all learners. We aim to prepare students to serve as educational leaders and agents of change. Our students come from backgrounds that are economically and culturally diverse, but have in common the desire to acquire the skills to improve the lives of others through education. We are strongly committed to principles of access, equity and excellence in education. Information about the college is available at https:education.temple.edu/

Temple University is a public, four-year doctoral institution with very high research activity and a national leader in education, research and healthcare. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple is a vital institution in the Philadelphia region and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, contributing significantly toward Pennsylvania’s economy each year. The university also has a strong global reach, with long-standing and vibrant campuses in Japan and Rome. 

Temple University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion and excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v). All prospective candidates must prove eligibility to work in the United States.