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Social Sciences - Part-Time Faculty Positions

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#Rehabilitation#Psychology#Sociology#Master's Degree#Social Science#Human Service#Online Teaching#Part-Time Faculty#In-Person Teaching
#Undergraduate Courses
#Hybrid Teaching
#College Level Teaching Experience
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 months ago

Location

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The primary responsibility is teaching undergraduate courses in Social Science disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Rehabilitation and Human Service courses. Assignments may cover day or evening times and various delivery methods, though most classes will be in-person.

Requirements summary

A minimum of a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline or a closely related field is required for these part-time faculty positions. Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience teaching at the college level.

postgraduate degreeRehabilitationPsychologySociologyHuman ServiceCollege Level Teaching

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Application instructions

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 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. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Hazleton is seeking qualified part-time faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Social Science courses including but not limited to Psychology, Sociology, and Rehabilitation and Human Service courses. Courses will be taught in person on the Penn State Hazleton campus. Requirements and Qualifications A minimum of a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline (or closely related field) is required Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching at the college level Teaching assignments may include day or evening times and various methods of course delivery. Most classes will be in-person, with occasional opportunities for hybrid or online teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Applicants should submit the following materials online through our career site: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. 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, affirmative action 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. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology...

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Pennsylvania colleges and universities regularly use part-time social sciences faculty to cover course demand and specialized subjects, so candidates with graduate credentials and teaching experience are often competitive. These roles are especially competitive when applicants can show college-level teaching experience, discipline alignment, and availability for scheduled classes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight your master’s degree and any prior higher-education teaching.

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