Adjunct Instructor Positions – Lifelong Learning and Adult Education Program
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Adjunct Instructor Positions Lifelong Learning and Adult Education Program in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems Penn State University.
The Lifelong Learning and Adult Education (LLAED) program in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems is seeking multiple part-time adjunct instructorsto teachgraduate-level (masters) coursesas well as one undergraduate coursethat is focused on writing and speech communication for adult learners. The courses are offered in an online asynchronous format over 15 to 16 weeks per semester.
Courses may include topics such as:
- Adult learning theory and practice
- Health care education for adult learners
- Distance education and instructional design
- Educational research and assessment in adult education
Our program serves a diverse population of adult learners including working professionals career changers and lifelong learners seeking personal and professional growth. We are committed to inclusive high-quality online instruction that reflects the values of adult education: learner-centeredness relevance and accessibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate (Ph.D. or .)in Adult Education Lifelong Learning Educational Leadership Instructional Design Health Professions Education or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in online teaching including the use of inclusive pedagogies and adult learning principles.
- Experience teaching adult learnersin higher education settings particularly in asynchronous or hybrid online formats.
- Familiarity with Canvas (Penn States Learning Management System) or similar online platforms.
- Ability to engage with students multiple times per week providing timely feedback facilitating online discussions and supporting learner success.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with a collaborative and student-centered approach.
- Experience or interest in teaching courses for masters students related to health care education adult learning adult development instructional design or distanceeducation is highly desirable.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit the following materials in Workday:
- A cover letterdetailing teaching experience areas of expertise and interest in adult education.
- A current Curriculum Vitae or résumé that includesthree professional references(name title email and phone).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. These are remote part-time positions with flexible scheduling to accommodate working professionals and non-traditional learners.
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