Adjunct Instructor of Electrical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University—Penn State Altoona campus invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology beginning Spring 2027. The primary focus is PLC programming and microcontrollers with embedded controllers.

Other potential areas include electrical circuits and systems, digital design, and automatic control systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent education and experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level is preferred.
• Commitment to active and collaborative learning and use of technology in a student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology beginning Spring 2027.
• Cover PLC programming, microcontrollers and embedded controllers and related topics.
• Review applications and support selection until positions are filled.

Skills

PLC programming

Microcontrollers

Embedded systems

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona seeks a part-time instructor to teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, and related disciplines beginning Spring 2027. The primary need is in PLC programming and microcontrollers and embedded controllers with applications. Other potential areas include electrical circuits and systems, circuit theory, discrete and integrated electronics, digital design, electric machines, automatic control systems, and computer I/O. A Master's degree, or equivalent education and experience, in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field is required. Experience teaching at the college-level is preferred. The successful candidate will be committed to active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology in a student-centered environment. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

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