Part-Time – School of Hospitality Management - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for the School of Hospitality Management. The position involves teaching in person during the spring, summer, and/or fall semesters. Candidates must possess at least a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in a related field. Responsibilities include assisting with content development, preparing learning materials, and leading course activities. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications for teaching in Hospitality Management.
• Experience in higher education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with content development and instruction.
• Prepare learning materials and activities.
• Lead learning course activities in accordance with assigned objectives.
• Lead learning course activities in line with course descriptions and objectives.
• Adjunct instructors typically teach one to two courses.
• Follow appropriate protocols in case of student illness/injury or emergencies during class trips.
• Communicate with the hiring department and Penn State systems (email, LionPath, Starfish).

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree with appropriate years of work experience

Job description

Part-Time - School of Hospitality Management - Adjunct Instructor

United States, Pennsylvania, University Park

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Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State University, located in State College, PA, is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Hospitality Management courses in person during the spring, summer, and/or fall semesters.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with content development and instruction
• Preparation of learning materials and activities
• Presentation of specific subjects, assessments of student learning
• Leading learning course activities in accordance with assigned course description and prescribed learning objectives
• Adjunct instructors typically teach one to two courses
• Following appropriate protocols in the instance of student illness/injury or emergency during class trips
• Communication with hiring department and with Penn State propriety systems including Penn State email, LionPath, and Starfish systems

To be considered for this opening, applications must be submitted electronically and include a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job and a curriculum vitae.

Requirements and Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in a related field or a Bachelor's degree with appropriate years of work experience in the related field.

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