Part-Time Personal Finance Instructor (Undergrad)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in personal financial planning and financial literacy. Courses are taught in person at University Park with hybrid delivery possible depending on departmental needs.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supporting student learning, developing applied activities, grading, maintaining records in Canvas, and offering weekly office hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (personal finance, finance, accounting, business, or workforce development).
• Experience teaching or training young adults or adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly in-person and/or hybrid instruction following approved course syllabus and objectives.
• Support student learning of core financial concepts, quantitative reasoning, and practical financial skills.
• Develop and facilitate applied learning activities including calculations, analysis, and scenario-based work.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects.
• Maintain timely student grading and records through Canvas.
• Hold weekly office hours, in person or via Zoom.
• Submit final grades according to university policies.

Skills

Teaching adults

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Student-centered instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Personal finance

Master’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Business

Master’s degree in Workforce development

or closely related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in personal financial planning and financial literacy. Courses are taught in person at University Park with hybrid delivery possible depending on departmental needs.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supporting student learning, developing applied activities, grading, maintaining records in Canvas, and offering weekly office hours.