Culture varies - Assistant Research Professor Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2018
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Pros

Great work. Great People. Great Mission.

Cons

Some managers of faculty are vindictive, lack integrity, and are dishonest. Ombudsman system is ineffective for non-tenure track faculty. Bullying. Penn State is not a monolith--where you work and who you work for makes a big difference in how you are treated. Cookie-cutter approach to professional development.

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5.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Friendly professor and professional staff

Cons

Reassignment can take longer and can be a tedious process

4.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

flexibility. I'm on a fellowship I won with a great advisor. It is not so good for others.

Cons

An inherently liminal position with severely reduced benefits.

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