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  • Part Time - Academic Affairs - Adjunct Faculty

  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15069 United States View Map
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State New Kensington has vacant adjunct instructor appointments for Fall 2026 in various disciplines including:

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biobehavioral Health
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering Technology (BET)
  • Business (Project Management, Business Management)
  • Business and Data Analytics
  • Chemistry
  • Economics and Finance
  • Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • English Composition
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Information Sciences and Technology
  • Kinesiology and Physical Education
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nutrition
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Radiological Sciences
  • Speech and Communications
  • Technical Writing for Engineering and IST Students
Job Duties
  • Duties include teaching undergraduate level courses.
  • Additional duties may vary by assignment.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Master's degree in the discipline for which you are applying (or closely related field) or equivalent education and experience required; one or more of the following preferred: teaching experience, Ph.D.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State New Kensington has vacant adjunct instructor appointments for Fall 2026 in various disciplines including:

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biobehavioral Health
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering Technology (BET)
  • Business (Project Management, Business Management)
  • Business and Data Analytics
  • Chemistry
  • Economics and Finance
  • Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • English Composition
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Information Sciences and Technology
  • Kinesiology and Physical Education
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nutrition
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Radiological Sciences
  • Speech and Communications
  • Technical Writing for Engineering and IST Students
Job Duties
  • Duties include teaching undergraduate level courses.
  • Additional duties may vary by assignment.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Master's degree in the discipline for which you are applying (or closely related field) or equivalent education and experience required; one or more of the following preferred: teaching experience, Ph.D.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

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