Part-Time Continuing Education Instructor

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona’s Office of Continuing Education is seeking instructors to teach non-credit classes as part of the Penn State Altoona – Penn State DuBois Workforce Development Collaborative. Courses will be offered day, evening, and weekends in formats requested by employers, including in-person at campuses, at corporate sites, or remotely.

Instructors should have at least a bachelor’s degree, and industry expertise or relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area.
• Industry expertise and/or work experience relevant to the course.
• Teaching experience with adult learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and present course materials.
• Prepare grade/assessment reports.
• Monitor student attendance.
• Deliver instruction in flexible formats (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).

Skills

Teaching adults

Industry expertise

Course development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona’s Office of Continuing Education is seeking applications from individuals interested in teaching non-credit classes as part of the Penn State Altoona – Penn State DuBois Workforce Development Collaborative.

Various courses, both short-term and long-term programs, will be offered during the day, evening, and on weekends in several formats as requested by employers. Classes may be provided in-person at one of the campuses, at corporate locations, or in a virtual format. Courses can serve as education toward professional development, industry-recognized credentials and up-skilling employees on new processes within a company or industry. Instructors are needed to teach any educational programs needed to meet the demands of an occupation in many sectors including, but not limited to:

• Business
• Healthcare
• Behavioral Health
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Railroad Technology
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Quality Control/Inspection

Job duties may include:

• Developing, organizing, and presenting materials.
• Preparing grade/assessment reports.
• Monitoring student attendance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Instructors should have at least a bachelor’s degree, industry expertise and/or work experience in the subject matter area.
• Teaching experience with adult students is preferred.

Please submit a letter of application and resume. A teaching demonstration may be required. Compensation for these classes is an hourly rate, determined based on instructor experience and the frequency and duration of each class.

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