Part-Time Lecturer in Accounting

Penn State University; Shenango Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time lecturer in accounting for the 2026-2027 academic year at its Shenango campus. The primary responsibility will be teaching Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, with a strong preference for in-person instruction.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in accounting or a closely related field and should have a successful record of previous college teaching. Experience with learning technology is also preferred. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an earned master’s degree in accounting, business, or closely related field.
• A successful record of previous college teaching is strongly preferred.
• Experience with learning technology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making.
• Availability to teach in-person is strongly preferred.
• Potential to teach additional courses as needed.

Education

Master's degree in accounting, business, or closely related field

Job description

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• 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 Shenango, located in Sharon, PA, is seeking a part-time lecturer in accounting for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses for Fall 2026 include Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, with the possibility of additional courses, as needed. Availability to teach in-person is strongly preferred.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Minimum of an earned master’s degree in accounting, business, or closely related field.
• A successful record of previous college teaching is strongly preferred.
• Experience with learning technology is strongly preferred.
  
  

Apply electronically (www.hr.psu.edu/careers). Applications will be reviewed until the vacancy is filled.

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