Part-Time School of Humanities and Social Science Faculty

The Pennsylvania State University • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Penn State Behrend offers classes in advertising and public relations, anthropology, the arts, biobehavioral health, communication, creative writing, criminology, digital technologies, education, English, foreign languages, game design, history, journalism, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's/gender studies. We anticipate a need for part-time instructors in some of these disciplines for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please contact the department at [email protected] for current needs. The positions are dependent on class enrollments, low enrollments may necessitate cancelling the class and position. Salary is competitive. Responsibilities include creating and using a syllabus and course materials approved by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to teach courses, delivering high-quality instruction in assigned courses, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment, providing timely feedback and academic support to students, and collaborating with faculty and adhere to departmental standards.

Requirements

• Earned Master's degree or equivalent education/experience
• A commitment to excellence in teaching, including use of current technology
• Strong communication skills and commitment to student success
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially and with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Applicants must submit a letter of application documenting qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses and phone number of two references to can speak to the applicant's teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creating and using a syllabus and course materials approved by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to teach courses
• Delivering high-quality instruction in assigned courses
• Fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Providing timely feedback and academic support to students
• Collaborating with faculty and adhere to departmental standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees