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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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