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Part Time - English Composition - Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
Sep 09, 2026
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Berks invites applications for part-time academic job of Adjunct Lecturer of Composition. Teaching assignments may require teaching day or evening classes, as needed. This is a part-time, adjunct faculty opening. Job Duties Teach 1-3 classes(3 credits each; up to a maximum of 9 credits per semester) on a semester-by-semester basis first year writing, advanced writing, business writing, and/or rhetoric depending on expertise. Requirements and Qualifications Minimum of a Master's Degreeand experience is required.Must have completed MA in English or a related field required and experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is desired. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State jobs site and submit the following: Acover letter of applicationdetailing relevant qualifications for this opening. Acurrent curriculum vitae. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) ofthree (3) professional referencesif requested. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. 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 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