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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington’s Business Program invites applications for adjunct instructor appointments in Management Information Systems beginning in August 2026 through December 2026. Continuation beyond this period is a possibility.

The specific course available is:

• MIS 250 - Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management. Classes can be held in-person and via Zoom with an asynchronous web session weekly (50% in person/Zoom, 50% asynchronous web).
• MIS 431 Business Data Management. Classes can be held in-person and via Zoom with an asynchronous web session weekly (50% in person/Zoom, 50% asynchronous web).

Students from other Penn State Campuses may be accessing these courses as well.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Doctoral degree in a business-related discipline, but ABD and Masters level candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is highly desirable and relevant professional work experience is valuable.

Penn State Abington serves racially-and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom. 

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancies are filled. Please submit an electronic application using the Penn State Careers Page (https://hr.psu.edu/careers/) which includes:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of courses taught at the college level
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested. Questions should be directed to Dr. Oak Pongsree ([email protected]).

The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 3,100 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all the resources of a major research university.

 

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