Part-Time Online Instructional Faculty - Department of Statistics

Penn State University; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for part-time online instructional faculty to teach the Department’s University Park courses throughout Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. This is a remote, online teaching opportunity for adjunct faculty.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction via Canvas, applying innovative teaching techniques, engaging students, and designing course materials and assessments, with timely, substantive feedback. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or related field preferred.
• Masters degree with related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing program instruction for in-person courses and administering them through Canvas.
• Incorporating innovative teaching methodologies.
• Engaging in classes with students.
• Designing course material and assessments.
• Providing personalized and substantive feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Student engagement

Curriculum design

Education

PhD in Statistics

Master's in Statistics or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Statistics at The Pennsylvania State University invite applications for part‑time online instructional faculty positions to teach the Department’s University Park courses throughout Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• providing program instruction for our in person courses and administering them through our learning management system (Canvas)
• incorporating innovative teaching methodologies
• engaging in classes
• designing course material and assessments
• providing personalized and substantive feedback

A conferred Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field is preferred. Applicants with a masters degree and related experience will be considered. Previous experience is preferred. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. These will be part‑time positions, applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arise.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

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