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.
To apply, visit Penn State’s job openings website and search for “Penn State Wilkes-Barre” under Job Location. Please read the “How to Apply” section for help with your application. There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions available.
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 Faculty for Continuing Education (Job #67204)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is seeking part-time faculty for undergraduate courses and graduate teacher education. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher in the content area, relevant professional experience, and past teaching experience. Commitment to excellence in higher education required. Content areas include corporate communications, business, customer relations, information technology, rehabilitation and human services, psychology, and graduate level courses in writing and literacy and ESL. Applications must be submitted electronically and include application, cover letter, curriculum vitae or résumé, and graduate transcripts. Instructional formats include day or evening, and traditional, accelerated, online or remote delivery via technology. Candidates must live locally—in Northeast PA. Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Adjunct Faculty for Engineering Leadership
(Luzerne County Resolution R-2017-66 Compliance)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is seeking part-time faculty. One evening course per semester. Master's in Engineering required. Significant leadership experience. Instructional experience in higher education. Comfortable with technology. 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.
