Adjunct Instructor – Undergraduate General Education Course in Workforce Financial Skills

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in personal financial planning and financial literacy. Courses are taught in person at University Park with hybrid delivery possible depending on departmental needs.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supporting student learning, developing applied activities, grading, maintaining records in Canvas, and offering weekly office hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (personal finance, finance, accounting, business, or workforce development).
• Experience teaching or training young adults or adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly in-person and/or hybrid instruction following approved course syllabus and objectives.
• Support student learning of core financial concepts, quantitative reasoning, and practical financial skills.
• Develop and facilitate applied learning activities including calculations, analysis, and scenario-based work.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects.
• Maintain timely student grading and records through Canvas.
• Hold weekly office hours, in person or via Zoom.
• Submit final grades according to university policies.

Skills

Teaching adults

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Student-centered instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Personal finance

Master’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Business

Master’s degree in Workforce development

or closely related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Position Summary

The Workforce Education and Development (WFED) program seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate general education courses related to personal financial planning, financial literacy, and money management for the workforce. These courses serve students across all academic backgrounds and are designed to build foundational financial knowledge and quantitative reasoning skills relevant to career entry and long-term financial wellbeing. Courses may focus on topics such as personal financial planning, financial decision-making for working adults, financial wellbeing for the workforce, and related subject areas. Courses are expected to be delivered in-person at University Park, with hybrid delivery possible depending on departmental needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly in-person and/or hybrid instruction following approved course syllabus and objectives.
• Support student learning of core financial concepts, quantitative reasoning, and practical financial skills.
• Develop and facilitate applied learning activities including calculations, analysis, and scenario-based work.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects.
• Maintain timely student grading and records through Canvas.
• Hold weekly office hours, in person or via Zoom.
• Submit final grades according to university policies.

Example Topic Areas

• Budgeting fundamentals and cash flow planning
• Income, taxation, and cost-of-living comparisons
• Banking, saving, and financial services
• Credit, borrowing, and debt strategy
• Insurance and risk management
• Retirement accounts and planning options
• Investment fundamentals
• Financial decision-making for education and careers

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in:

• Personal finance
• Finance
• Accounting
• Business
• Workforce development / workforce education
• or closely related field

Experience teaching or training young adults or adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation preferred.
• Professional experience in financial advising, financial coaching, accounting, HR benefits, retirement planning, or related areas.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or general education courses.
• Experience teaching quantitative subjects.
• Familiarity with Canvas.

Appointment Terms

This is a part-time wage appointment, assigned for a single academic semester and contingent upon student enrollment and available funding. Reappointment may be possible based on enrollment needs, performance, and departmental priorities. Delivery is expected to be in-person or hybrid.

For questions, please contact: Hyung Joon Yoon, Ph.D., Professor-in-Charge, Workforce Education and Development Program ([e-mail]).

Background Checks/Clearances

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

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