Adjunct Instructor of Electrical Engineering

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona seeks a part-time instructor to teach in-person lectures and labs in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, and related disciplines beginning Spring 2027. The primary need is in PLC programming and microcontrollers and embedded controllers with applications. Other potential areas include electrical circuits and systems, circuit theory, discrete and integrated electronics, digital design, electric machines, automatic control systems, and computer I/O.

A Master’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field is required. Experience teaching at the college-level is preferred. The successful candidate will be committed to active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology in a student-centered environment.

Electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

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