Instructor Opportunities
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At Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education, we are always looking for qualified instructors to meet the ever-increasing demand for our quality educational programming. Positions for which we are currently hiring are listed below.
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Instructors for Continuing Education (Job #67205)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is seeking instructors for non-credit courses and programs in diversity, goal setting, assertive behavior, workplace etiquette, skill and goal setting, communications skills, customer service, workplace bullying, teamwork and cooperation, self-responsibility and management, conceptual thinking skills, interpersonal styles, problem solving, flexibility and resilience, decisiveness, self-direction, learning and information skills, negotiating, leadership, and conflict management. Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience is required. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must live locally—in Northeast PA. Applications must be submitted electronically and include application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae or résumé. Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Part-time Academic Instructor (Job #84025)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is seeking an instructor to teach Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP Certification course. Master’s degree and certification(s) in Supply Chain Management and related fields is required. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Applications must be submitted electronically and include application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae or résumé. Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Part-time Academic Instructor (Job #84026)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is seeking an instructor for a non-credit Spanish in the Workplace program. Fluency in speaking Spanish is required. Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience is required. Applications must be submitted electronically and include application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae or résumé. Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Instructor - Summer Youth Day Camps (Job #83971)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is seeking educators or individuals with an interest to develop and instruct unique week-long summer day camps (content areas may include STEM, Art, Nature, and Sports) for grade and middle school aged students. Camps are designed to provide children with an educational, friendly, safe, and fun experience. Instructors are needed June 24–June 28, 2019 and July 8–July 12, 2019 from 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline with prior teaching experience. Must enjoy working with children. Camp curriculum must include hands-on activities. Applicants should have excellent communication skills. Applicants should be able to lift and carry equipment and materials. Applications must be submitted electronically and include an application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae or résumé to be considered. Also required is a description of a proposed camp, with recommended grade level and course outline for either a five-day 15-hour camp (3 hours per day) or a five-day 30-hour camp (6 hours per day). Penn State alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be reviewed until all positions are filled.