Part-Time Continuing Education Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Altoona (PA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pennsylvania is looking for instructors to teach non-credit classes across various sectors including Business, Healthcare, and Engineering. Responsibilities include developing instructional materials, preparing assessments, and monitoring attendance. Applicants should hold at least a bachelor's degree with industry expertise and preferably teaching experience with adults. Compensation is based on experience and course frequency. Remote work options may not be guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and possess industry expertise.
• Preferred teaching experience with adult students.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials for courses.
• Prepare grade and assessment reports.
• Monitor student attendance.

Skills

Industry expertise

Teaching experience with adult students

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Application Instructions

• Current Penn State employee or student, log in to Workday and complete the internal application process. Do not apply here.
• Current Penn State student (not previously employed by the university), log in to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here.
• All other applicants click "Apply" to complete the external application process.

Remote and hybrid work approval is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Altoona's Office of Continuing Education is seeking teachers for non‑credit classes as part of the Penn State Altoona – Penn State DuBois Workforce Development Collaborative.

Courses, both short‑term and long‑term, will be offered during the day, evening, and on weekends in several formats 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 programs in the following sectors:

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

Job duties may include:

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

Requirements and Qualifications

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

Please submit a letter of application, resume, and a teaching demonstration if required. Compensation is an hourly rate determined by instructor experience and the frequency and duration of each class.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.