Part-Time Electrical Engineering Instructor (PLC & Embedded)

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona seeks a part-time instructor to teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, and related disciplines beginning Spring 2027. The primary need is in PLC programming and microcontrollers and embedded controllers with applications.

Other potential areas include electrical circuits and systems, circuit theory, discrete and integrated electronics, digital design, electric machines, automatic control systems, and computer I/O.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field required.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Active, student-centered learning and technology-enhanced instruction expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical/Computer Engineering Technology.
• Focus on PLC programming and microcontroller applications.
• Contribute to course design and assessment beginning Spring 2027.

Skills

PLC programming

Microcontrollers

Embedded controllers

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC software

Job description

Penn State Altoona seeks a part-time instructor to teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, and related disciplines beginning Spring 2027. The primary need is in PLC programming and microcontrollers and embedded controllers with applications.

Other potential areas include electrical circuits and systems, circuit theory, discrete and integrated electronics, digital design, electric machines, automatic control systems, and computer I/O.