Adjunct Lecturer
The Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Philosophy at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for Adjunct Lecturer openings.
Job Duties
Part-time Lecturers will teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy.
Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in the discipline may also be assigned to teach upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.
Requirements and Qualifications
A Master’s degree in a related field is required.
In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
The start date for Fall 2026 appointments is August 24, 2026. These are one semester, non-tenure track appointments with the possibility of reappointment. Adjunct Lecturers normally teach one to two courses per semester. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all of the vacancies are filled. For a more detailed description of the department, please visit our website at http://philosophy.la.psu.edu/. To be considered for this opening, submit a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job and a curriculum vitae.
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Summary
Teach undergraduate philosophy courses; possibilities include upper-level and graduate courses with a Ph.D. or master's.
Job title
Adjunct Lecturer
Experience level
master’s degree
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
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
University Park, State College, PA, USA