Adjunct Instructor
Part-timePenn State University
Hershey, PAPart-timePosted 1y agoStill listed today
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The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine seeks one or two adjunct faculty members to teach one or two doctoral-level classes in Epidemiology during the 2025–2026 academic year. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology or a closely related field and an active research portfolio. Applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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 The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, announces the need for 1-2 adjunct faculty to teach 1-2 classes for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. Classes will be doctoral level classes in the Division of Epidemiology and candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology or a closely related field and have an active research portfolio.
PHS consists of three academic divisions, namely, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Health Services and Behavioral Research. There are more than 55 PHS faculty members (27 tenured/tenure-eligible) and more than 70 support staff members. PHS provides a strong infrastructure for its faculty members and the broader College and Penn State Health in the areas of biostatistics, study design, data management, research computing, project management, and finance and administration. PHS offers six graduate programs, namely, PhD in Epidemiology, PhD in Biostatistics, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research, and Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness, as well as several Graduate Certificate programs.
The Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, PA, near the state capital of Harrisburg. Large metropolitan areas are within a few hours of driving, such as Philadelphia (1.5 hours), Baltimore (1.5 hours), New York City (2.5 hours), Washington DC (2.5 hours), and Pittsburgh (3.5 hours). Harrisburg International Airport and AMTRAK are located less than ten miles away.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should apply and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 553 open Adjunct Instructor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$34/hr104 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 553 open Adjunct Instructor jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Adjunct Instructor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (172 postings).
- Education
- 237 of the 553 open Adjunct Instructor jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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