Part Time - Academic Affairs - Adjunct Faculty

Penn State University; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State New Kensington has vacant adjunct instructor appointments for Spring 2027 in various disciplines including Accounting, Art, Biology, Engineering Technology, English Composition, Mathematics, Psychology, and more. Remote and hybrid work approvals are not guaranteed. Duties include teaching undergraduate level courses and may vary by assignment.

Qualifications require a Master’s degree in the discipline, with Ph.D. and prior teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline for which you are applying; one or more of the following preferred: teaching experience, Ph.D.
• Ability to teach undergraduate level courses across listed disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate level courses across assigned disciplines.
• Duties may vary by assignment and department needs.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Undergraduate instruction

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

PhD preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State New Kensington has vacant adjunct instructor appointments for Spring 2027 in various disciplines including:

• Accounting
• Art
• Biobehavioral Health
• Biology
• Biomedical Engineering Technology (BET)
• Business (Project Management, Business Management)
• Business and Data Analytics
• Chemistry
• Economics and Finance
• Engineering and Engineering Technology
• English Composition
• Environmental Sciences
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Information Sciences and Technology
• Kinesiology and Physical Education
• Mathematics
• Music
• Natural Sciences
• Nutrition
• Physics
• Psychology
• Radiological Sciences
• Speech and Communications
• Technical Writing for Engineering and IST Students

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 Duties

Duties include teaching undergraduate level courses. Additional duties may vary by assignment.

Requirements and Qualifications

Master's degree in the discipline for which you are applying (or closely related field) or equivalent education and experience required; one or more of the following preferred: teaching experience, Ph.D.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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