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Part Time - Human Development and Family Studies - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jun 2025

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 York invites applications for a part-time lecturer to instruct undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Studies.

Job Duties

  • Teach undergraduate courses that support students majoring in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).

  • The successful applicant is expected to participate in course development, curriculum planning, and course delivery.

  • Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected.

  • Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage.

  • Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A minimum of a master`s degree from an accredited institution, in development, education, counseling, psychology, social work, or an appropriate discipline, is required.

  • Candidate should have extensive knowledge of the processes of individual and family intervention and change of behavior, emphasizing historical and current perspectives, theory, method, and empirical research.

 

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 sta

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