Part Time - Math and Statistics - Adjunct Instructor

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

Job summary

Penn State Abington College invites applications for math and statistics instructors (non-tenure track) for a part-time appointment for Fall 2026, starting August 15. This position is housed in the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division and emphasizes teaching excellence in undergraduate courses.

The candidate will teach undergraduate math and statistics courses at introductory through intermediate levels and should be flexible about course scheduling and delivery methods to meet student

Qualifications

• Must have MS or PhD by start of appointment.
• MS/PhD in math, statistics, math education, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching math/statistics at the college level is valued.
• Review process begins immediately and continues until vacancy is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate math and statistics courses from introductory to intermediate level.
• Be flexible in course scheduling and methods of delivery to meet course needs.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Course scheduling flexibility

Mathematics

Education

MS or PhD

Math or Statistics or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington College's, Science, Engineering, and Technology Division invites applications for math and statistics instructors (non-tenure track) for part-time appointment for the Fall 2026 Semester, starting August 15th.

Job Duties

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate math and statistics courses at the introductory through intermediate undergraduate level.
• The ideal candidate should be open to offering flexibility in course scheduling and methods of course delivery.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants must have a M.S. or Ph.D. degree by the start of the appointment.
• Applicants who have a M.S. or Ph.D. in math, statistics, math education, or a related field is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching math and statistics at the college level.
• The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
• Applicants should submit an electronic dossier (no paper submissions please).

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A list of courses taught at the college level
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) to four (4) professional references, if requested.

Penn State Abington is a four-year undergraduate college of Penn State University located two blocks from Route 611 in Abington, Pennsylvania, and 10 miles north of Center City Philadelphia.

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