Adjunct Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University

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College of Medicine Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 6, 2025 Last posted November 19, 2025
Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, announces the need for 1-2 adjunct faculty to teach 1-2 classes for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.  Classes will be doctoral level classes in the Division of Epidemiology and candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology or a closely related field and have an active research portfolio.

PHS consists of three academic divisions, namely, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Health Services and Behavioral Research. There are more than 55 PHS faculty members (27 tenured/tenure-eligible) and more than 70 support staff members. PHS provides a strong infrastructure for its faculty members and the broader College and Penn State Health in the areas of biostatistics, study design, data management, research computing, project management, and finance and administration. PHS offers six graduate programs, namely, PhD in Epidemiology, PhD in Biostatistics, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research, and Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness, as well as several Graduate Certificate programs.

The Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, PA, near the state capital of Harrisburg. Large metropolitan areas are within a few hours of driving, such as Philadelphia (1.5 hours), Baltimore (1.5 hours), New York City (2.5 hours), Washington DC (2.5 hours), and Pittsburgh (3.5 hours). Harrisburg International Airport and AMTRAK are located less than ten miles away.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should apply and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

 

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Summary

Teach doctoral level classes in epidemiology for the academic year.

Job title

Adjunct Instructor

Experience level

PhD or equivalent

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located in Hershey, PA; remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhDresearch portfolio

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

epidemiologybiostatisticspublic health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hershey, PA, USA

On-site City