Part Time - Human Development and Family Studies - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; York (York County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; 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 engage in teaching, course development, and delivery, with a focus on high-quality, student-centered instruction.

Experience in hybrid or online teaching and a strong background in development, education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related fields are required, along with a master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses or equivalent.
• Familiarity with hybrid/online instruction and technology-enhanced learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses supporting students majoring in HDFS.
• Participate in course development, curriculum planning, and course delivery.
• Commit to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment.
• Engage in active and collaborative learning and use of instructional technology.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Educational technology

Hybrid/online teaching

Education

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

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

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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