Part Time - Business - Adjunct Faculty

Penn State University; Abington Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington is seeking part-time faculty to teach a range of business courses starting in August 2025. Courses include BA 243, BA 364Y, ECON 102, MIS 250, and more, with evening and hybrid scheduling options. Minimum Master’s degree in business and prior college teaching experience preferred.

Applications reviewed online through the Penn State Careers webpage; contact Dr. Oak Pongsree for information.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a business discipline is required.
• Prior college teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional work experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Management, MIS, Economics, Marketing, Accounting and General Business Administration starting Aug 2025.
• Deliver lectures, assess students, and develop syllabi for assigned courses.
• Coordinate with Penn State Abington’s Business Program and participate in curriculum planning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional work experience

Education

Master’s degree in business

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

Penn State Abington’s Business Program in the Division of Social Sciences, Business and Education is searching for part‑time faculty to teach courses in the Business Discipline including Management, MIS, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, and General Business Administration starting in August 2025. Currently available courses include (but are not limited to) the following:

• BA 243: Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business (4 credits), Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• BA 364Y: International Business and Society (3 credits), Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• ECON 102: Introductory Microeconomic and Policy (3 credits) Monday 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• ECON 102: Introductory Microeconomic and Policy (3 credits) Tuesday and Thursday 4:35 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
• MIS 250: Intro to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management (first seven weeks - 08/25 to 10/10) (3 credits) Tuesday and Thursday 3:05 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. + web session (Hybrid course).
• There may be other courses in the Business discipline opening up and available. Please eMail to inquire.

Requirements And Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a business related discipline is required.
• Prior college teaching experience and relevant professional work experience is strongly preferred.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught at the college level. All applications must be submitted online through the Penn State Careers webpage. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

For information about this position and any courses, contact Dr. Oak Pongsree ([e-mail])

Penn State Abington serves racially-and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom. The Abington College of The Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 3,000 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all of the resources of a major research university.

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