Part-Time Teaching Positions (SEDTAPP)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA invites applications for part-time teaching positions in the School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI). Qualified applicants hold a Master’s degree in engineering or a related field and should be excited to teach courses across EDSGN, ENTI, ELD, LPE, and related offerings.

Experience with online instruction is a plus, and candidates should be prepared to contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring in a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in engineering or related field required.
• Interest in teaching as part of programs offered by the School.
• Experience teaching online/remotely is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the EDSGN program (engineering design) and related offerings.
• Contribute to ENTI Minor, ELD Program, and LPE Program courses.
• Participate in curriculum development and student mentoring.
• Support remote/online instruction as applicable.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

CAD tools

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI) within the College of Engineering is seeking individuals for part‑time teaching positions.

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. These include:

• Engineering Design (EDSGN) Program

  Courses within the program, particularly the cornerstone engineering design course, assist 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.

• Other courses as part of SEDTAPP's growing portfolio

Experience teaching online/remotely is a plus. More information on the School's programs may be found at www.sedi.psu.edu.

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University Park, PA