Adjunct Instructor - English

The Pennsylvania State University; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Schuylkill Haven is inviting applications for part-time Adjunct Instructor positions in English for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year. Applicants should possess a Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include teaching one to two courses per semester. The role offers flexible opportunities, though remote work is not guaranteed. Interested candidates must submit an application and CV electronically, detailing qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required for the Adjunct Instructor role.
• Successful completion of background checks is necessary for employment.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct instructors teach one to two courses per semester.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in the field or a related field

Relevant job experience

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Haven

Mar 01, 2026

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Schuylkill invites applications for part-time/Adjunct Instructor openings in English at our campus for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year.

JOB DUTIES

• Adjunct instructors normally teach one to two courses per semester.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree in the field or a related field or a Master's degree in another field with relevant job experience.
• To be considered for this opening, applications must be submitted electronically and include a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job and a curriculum vitae.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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