Part Time - Technology and Engineering - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Great Valley seeks part-time instructors (non-tenure track) in technology and engineering programs to teach AI, Data Analytics, Information Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management. Courses are offered online and in-person, with late afternoons and evenings availability at the Malvern, PA campus or online.

The review process begins immediately; applicants should submit a dossier including a cover letter, teaching interests, vitae, courses taught,

Qualifications

• Doctorate preferred; master’s with significant industry experience also considered.
• Prior graduate-level teaching experience.
• Proven expertise in AI, data analytics, information science, software or systems engineering.
• Ability to teach in late afternoons and evenings at the Malvern, PA campus or online.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in online and in-person formats.
• Develop and update course materials reflecting current industry trends.
• Mentor students and support their academic and professional growth.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance the educational experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Online teaching platforms

Education

Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline

Master’s degree with significant industry experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Great Valley seeks part-time Instructors (non-tenure track) in our technology and engineering programs. We are looking for professionals with substantial industry experience to teach in the following areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management.

Job Duties

• Deliver high-quality instruction in both online and in-person formats.
• Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry trends and practices.
• Engage with students to provide mentorship and support for their academic and professional growth.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the overall educational experience.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline is preferred; however, candidates with a Master’s degree and significant industry experience will also be considered.
• Prior teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated expertise and professional experience in the relevant field.
• Ability to teach in the late afternoons and evenings at the Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA, or online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for teaching and mentoring students.
• Experience with curriculum development and instructional design.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and technologies.

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancies are filled. Applicants should submit an electronic dossier (no paper submissions please) including a cover letter, areas of teaching interest, a curriculum vitae, a list of courses taught at the graduate and undergraduate level, and a statement on teaching philosophy. All applicant materials must be submitted online.

Information about the Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies and the programs offered can be found at http://www.greatvalley.psu.edu. Located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Great Valley is a special mission campus of The Pennsylvania State University. The School enjoys a central location in a corporate center among world-class corporate neighbors in a rapidly growing technological corridor. Graduate students are working professionals.

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