Part Time - Artificial Intelligence - Adjunct Lecturer

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University, Harrisburg, invites applications for a part-time lecturer to teach AI 100: Artificial Intelligence: Automated Thinking to Augment Human Intellect for Spring 2027 and beyond. This non-tenure-track, one-semester role requires delivering lectures, preparing materials, and engaging with undergraduates.

Remote work is not guaranteed and candidates should be prepared for on-site teaching at Harrisburg.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, data analytics, AI, or closely related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Familiarity with AI concepts including ML, NLP, CV, generative AI, and their social/ethical implications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures based on the established curriculum and syllabus.
• Prepare class materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Facilitate discussions on AI opportunities, limitations, and societal impacts.
• Hold regular office hours to support students.
• Use Canvas to manage course content and communication.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

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

The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, School of Business Administration invites applications from qualified candidates for a part-time lecturer position to teach AI 100: Artificial Intelligence: Automated Thinking to Augment Human Intellect during the Spring 2027 Semester and beyond.

These openings are one semester in duration and non-tenure-track, with the possibility of reappointment.

This 3-credit General Education course provides students with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, including its history, core concepts, capabilities, limitations, and real-world applications. The course also examines the ethical, social, and organizational implications of AI across a variety of contexts. We seek a dynamic and knowledgeable instructor who can engage a diverse group of undergraduates, many of whom may be encountering the study of artificial intelligence for the first time. The successful candidate should be able to communicate both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI in an accessible and engaging manner.

Job Duties

• Deliver engaging lectures based on the established curriculum and syllabus.
• Prepare class materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Facilitate discussions on the opportunities, limitations, and societal impacts of artificial intelligence.
• Hold regular office hours to support students.
• Use Canvas, Penn State's learning management system, to manage course content and communication.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements And Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field is required.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI, and the social and ethical implications of AI.
• Familiarity with the application of AI in business, healthcare, education, government, and other domains.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Application Materials

• Candidates should upload a Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume and a letter of application indicating area(s) of interest.
• In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, e-mail, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested.
• Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises.

Application Review

Applicants will be evaluated based on academic background, professional experience, teaching effectiveness, and demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence and its applications.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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