Part Time - Academic Affairs - Adjunct Faculty
Part-timeNew Kensington, PAPart-timePosted 1mo agoStill listed today
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Penn State New Kensington is seeking adjunct instructors for Spring 2027 in a range of disciplines. The role involves teaching undergraduate-level courses, with additional duties varying by assignment. Applicants must have a master's degree in the discipline or a closely related field, or equivalent education and experience. Teaching experience and a Ph.D. are preferred.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State New Kensington has vacant adjunct instructor appointments for Spring 2027 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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 965 open Adjunct Faculty jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$57/hr426 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Adjunct Faculty jobs in Pennsylvania and 965 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Lone Star College350 open
- San Diego Community College District44 open
- State of Georgia39 open
- Experience
- Adjunct Faculty postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (277 postings).
- Education
- 439 of the 965 open Adjunct Faculty jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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