Part Time - Human Development and Family Studies - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; York (York County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

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

The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses, participate in course development, and contribute to a student-centered, technology-enhanced learning environment. Hybrid and online instruction is an advantage. A master's degree in a related field is required, with knowledge of intervention processes, theory, and empirical research.

Qualifications

• 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 processes of individual and family intervention and change of behavior, emphasizing historical and current perspectives, theory, method, and empirical research.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree in development, education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related discipline

Teaching undergraduates

Student-centered instruction

Hybrid/online teaching capability

Job description

Application Instructions

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

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 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.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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