Part Time - Aritificial Intelligence - Adjunct Lecturer

Penn State University • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, School of Business Administration, invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position teaching AI 100: Artificial Intelligence: Automated Thinking to Augment Human Intellect during the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. Each opening is one semester in duration, with the possibility of reappointment.

AI 100 is a 3-credit General Education course introducing students to the history, core concepts, capabilities, limitations, and real-world applications of artificial intelligence. The course also examines AI’s ethical, social, and organizational implications in varied contexts. The successful candidate will engage a diverse undergraduate student group, including students who may be encountering artificial intelligence for the first time, and communicate AI’s opportunities and challenges accessibly and engagingly.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI, and the social and ethical implications of AI.
• Familiarity with AI applications in business, healthcare, education, government, and other domains.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures based on the established curriculum and syllabus.
• Prepare class materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Facilitate discussions about the opportunities, limitations, and societal impacts of artificial intelligence.
• Hold regular office hours to support students.
• Use Canvas, Penn State’s learning management system, to manage course content and communication.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What This Job Offers

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