Part Time - Technology and Engineering - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Great Valley is seeking part-time instructors (non-tenure track) to teach in technology and engineering programs, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management. Courses are offered online and in-person, with late-afternoon and evening options at the Malvern, PA campus.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Doctorate or a Master’s degree with significant industry experience, have prior

Qualifications

• Doctorate preferred; Master’s with industry experience also considered.
• Prior graduate-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in the relevant field.
• Ability to teach in late afternoons/evenings at Malvern, PA or online.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Communication skills

Mentoring students

Education

Doctorate preferred

Master's with industry experience considered

Tools

Online teaching platforms

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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