Part Time - Finance/Economics - Adjunct Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a part-time Instructor to teach one to three courses in Finance/Economics for the
Fall 2026

Semester
as well as other future semesters.
Job Duties
Part-time instructors typically plan and teach one to three courses per semester on campus related to undergraduate or graduate Economics and Finance.
Successful candidates must be able to work effectively with diverse populations and audiences.
Follow best practices for teaching.
Work effectively with diverse populations and audiences.
Hold at least one office hour per three credits taught.
Grade student work.
Submit student progress reports throughout the semester.
Response to administration and student emails.
Effectively use the Penn State learning management system (Canvas).
Requirements and Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Earned Masters Degree in Economics, Master's in Finance, or a closely related field for undergraduate courses, or a PhD in Economics or Finance for graduate courses, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Economics or Finance.
College-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.

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