Part Time - Human Development and Family Studies - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State York invites applications for a part-time lecturer to instruct undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). The successful candidate will teach, develop courses, and contribute to curriculum planning in a student-centered environment.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to high-quality instruction, with interest in active and collaborative learning, and in leveraging technology for hybrid and online teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in development, education, psychology, or related fields.
• Experience delivering undergraduate courses and engaging students.
• Familiarity with technology-enhanced and hybrid/online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate HDFS courses at Penn State York.
• Participate in course development and curriculum planning.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment.
• Support active and collaborative learning using technology.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Hybrid/Online instruction

Education

Master's degree (in relevant field)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State York invites applications for a part-time lecturer to instruct undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Studies.

Job Duties

Teach undergraduate courses that support students majoring in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).

The successful applicant is expected to participate in course development, curriculum planning, and course delivery.

Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected.

Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage.

Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Requirements and Qualifications

A minimum of a master`s degree from an accredited institution, in development, education, counseling, psychology, social work, or an appropriate discipline, is required.

Candidate should have extensive knowledge of the processes of individual and family intervention and change of behavior, emphasizing historical and current perspectives, theory, method, and empirical research.

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