Part-time Adjunct Instructor, Organization Development and Change

The Pennsylvania State University

Ferguson Township (PA)

Remote

USD 3,000 - 6,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University (World Campus) seeks part-time instructors to teach occasional online courses in the Master of Professional Studies in Organization Development and Change. Responsibilities include delivering course content, engaging working professionals, and assessing student work.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Organization Development or related field, with at least ten years of managerial experience, proven online teaching success, and familiarity with Canvas.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Organization Development or closely related field.
  • Ten years of related business and industry managerial experience.

Responsibilities

  • Teach occasional courses in the online Master of Professional Studies in Organization Development and Change.
  • Interact with students on a daily basis through the World Campus online platform.
  • Develop and deliver course content and assessments.
  • Provide timely feedback and support to online learners.

Skills

Online teaching
Managerial experience
Course development
Daily student engagement

Education

PhD in Organization Development

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Learning and Performance Systems is seeking to hire part-time Instructors to teach occasional courses in its online Master of Professional Studies in Organization Development and Change. These courses are offered through Penn State’s World Campus, and the intended audience is working professionals in business and industry. The preferred qualifications for applicants are a PhD in Organization Development or closely related field, at least ten years of related business and industry experience at the managerial level, demonstrated success in teaching online courses, knowledge of Canvas, Penn State’s course management system, and the flexibility to interact with students on a daily basis. Applicants should submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for teaching courses within the program, a current curriculum vitae/resume, and teaching evaluations The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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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