Adjunct Instructor Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education

The Pennsylvania State University

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Penn State University Park Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 22, 2025 Last posted December 13, 2025
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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 Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education is seeking to hire part-time instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Educational Psychology, Counselor Education, School Psychology, Rehabilitation Human Services, and Special Education.

Required qualifications include evidence of an earned Doctorate or Master's degree, a commitment to excellence in teaching, including use of current technology, evidence of a commitment to working collegially and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as need arises throughout the academic year. The positions are dependent on class enrollments, low enrollments may necessitate canceling the class and position.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational psychology and related fields.

Job title

Adjunct Instructor Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education

Experience level

doctorate or master's degree required

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at Penn State University Park; remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

doctoratemaster's degreeteachingcurrent technologydiverse backgrounds

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

educational psychologycounselor educationschool psychologyrehabilitationspecial education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, State College, PA, USA

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