Adjunct Instructor of Electrical Engineering

Penn State University • Altoona, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Altoona seeks a part-time instructor to teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology and related disciplines beginning Spring 2027. The primary teaching needs are PLC programming and microcontrollers and embedded controllers with applications. Other potential teaching areas include electrical circuits and systems, circuit theory, discrete and integrated electronics, digital design, electric machines, automatic control systems, and computer I/O.

The successful candidate will be committed to active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology in a student-centered environment. Applicants must electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references. Application review begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology and related disciplines.
• Teach primarily in PLC programming and microcontrollers and embedded controllers with applications.
• Potentially teach electrical circuits and systems, circuit theory, discrete and integrated electronics, digital design, electric machines, automatic control systems, and computer I/O.
• Use active and collaborative learning approaches and instructional technology in a student-centered environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level