Relevant industry experience and an applied orientation in teaching and research are desirable. Both high-quality teaching and an active program of scholarship are expected. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is a four-year and graduate College of Penn State growing both in enrollments and student quality. The College is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research. This endowment also includes support for undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, library and information technology resources, executive education, several faculty chairs, as well as new initiatives.
Class sizes are small and allow for instruction that promotes active student learning.
Includes microcomputers for individual faculty members, full access to major statistical packages and databases, funded travel to professional meetings and summer research support. Metropolitan Erie is a major industrial service center with a population of 280,000 and is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers a wide variety of cultural, sports, and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania's most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, service, and tourism center, and it 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.