Part-Time Teaching Positions (SEDI)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an educator with a Master’s degree in engineering or related field to teach and develop online courses within the School’s design and entrepreneurship programs. You will contribute to EDSGN, ENTI, ELD, and LPE offerings, fostering leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experience with online instruction is a plus, and the role includes advising and mentoring students across programs, with emphasis on inclusive teaching and robust design

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Interest in teaching as part of Penn State programs.
• Experience or ability to teach online/remotely is a plus.
• Ability to use communication and CAD tools in design education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Engineering Design (EDSGN) program courses and cornerstone design projects.
• Support ENTI Minor courses and Entrepreneurship/Innovation clusters.
• Contribute to ELD and LPE program course offerings in leadership and policy perspectives.
• Develop online teaching materials and engage students remotely where applicable.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication skills

Team-based design

Course development

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A Master’s Degree, in engineering or a closely related field, or similar education and experience required. Applicants should be interested in teaching as part of programs that are offered by the School.

• Engineering Design (EDSGN) Program Courses within the program, particularly the cornerstone engineering design course, assists students in learning design processes, methods, and decision-making tools while engaged in team-based design projects. Effective use of communication skills and computer-aided analysis tools are an integral part of the cornerstone engineering design course.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) Minor Courses are taught in support of the Technology-Based Entrepreneurship or the Social Entrepreneurship cluster within the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) Minor that assist students in obtaining skills attributed to entrepreneurial behavior and innovative thinking.
• Engineering Leadership Development (ELD) Program Courses in engineering leadership provide students with the understanding of individual, team, and organizational leadership; business acumen, global competencies and multicultural awareness; and innovation and management.
• Law, Policy, and Engineering (LPE) Program Courses in Law, Policy, and Engineering aim to provide new cross-disciplinary perspectives and tools required to solve complex multidisciplinary problems and address societal changes. Students will be versed in science and technology policy, legal and regulatory policy, complex systems design, and anticipating technology trends.
• Doctor of Engineering in Engineering (D.Eng.) Program This online program provides a deep understanding of advanced engineering and high-level leadership principles, helping you prepare to direct high-performing research divisions or companies. This D.Eng. incorporates the rigor of a Ph.D. but shifts the focus of career progression from academic research to leadership in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Other courses as part of SEDI’s growing portfolio.

Experience teaching online/remotely is a plus.

More information of the School’s programs may be found at www.sedi.psu.edu

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