Part Time - Information Technology - Adjunct Instructor

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

Job summary

Penn State Abington's Division of Science, Engineering, and Technology is accepting applications for a part-time Information Technology Instructor for the 2026 to 2027 Academic Year. We are looking for dedicated educators who are passionate about preparing students for success in the rapidly evolving field of information technology.

Courses may be delivered in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, or online, with emphasis on fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of IT experience including hands-on work in systems administration, software development, network management, database management, cybersecurity, or IT project management.

Responsibilities

• Teach Information Technology courses, covering topics such as programming, networking, databases, systems analysis, OS, cloud computing, and web development.
• Deliver courses in-person, hybrid, or online; foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students to support success.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Mentoring

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Master's degree or higher in CS/IT

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

Job Title

Penn State Abington's Division of Science, Engineering, and Technology is accepting applications for a part-time Information Technology Instructor for the 2026 to 2027 Academic Year.

We are looking for dedicated educators who are passionate about preparing students for success in the rapidly evolving field of information technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Information Technology courses, covering topics such as:

• Programming principles and languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#)
• Computer networking, cybersecurity, and information assurance
• Database design, management, and SQL
• Systems analysis, design, and IT project management
• Operating systems, cloud computing, virtualization, and emerging technologies
• Web development, scripting, and application development
• Information systems, technology infrastructure, and enterprise computing
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning fundamentals, and AI applications

Courses may be delivered in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, or online. Instructors are expected to foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment, incorporate industry-relevant content, and support student success through mentorship and guidance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the information technology field. This experience must include practical, hands‑on involvement in areas such as systems administration, software development, network management, database management, cybersecurity, IT project management, or other relevant domains.
• Experience leading projects, managing teams, or contributing to innovative IT solutions is also required.

Additional Qualifications

• A strong commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and support a diverse student population.
• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Flexibility in course scheduling and delivery methods is highly desirable.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as vacancies become available, with consideration through the end of the Spring 2027 semester.

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