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College of IST Part-time Academic - Programming/HCDD Courses

🇺🇸 University Park, CA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ October 16th, 2025

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a College of IST Part-time Academic to teach programming and human-centered design and development courses for the Fall 2025 semester at the University Park Campus. The role requires delivering in-person instruction for one or more courses such as Python application development, web programming, object-oriented design, and complex software systems engineering.

Highlights
  • Teach undergraduate courses including IST 140, IST 242, IST 256, IST 261, HCDD 311, HCDD 411, and HCDD 412.
  • Employ programming languages and technologies such as Python and web development tools.
  • Position is part-time for the Fall 2025 semester with in-person teaching at University Park Campus.
  • Applicants must possess a master's degree or equivalent experience and education.
  • Preference is given to candidates with prior teaching and relevant professional experience.
  • Commitment to teaching diverse learners at all levels is required.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks per University policy.
  • Penn State offers an equal opportunity employment environment without discrimination.
  • The role involves engaging with students across the College of Information Sciences and Technology.

College of IST Part-time Academic - Programming/HCDD Courses Full Description

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 College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) invites applications for a part-time academic appointment to teach in person at University Park Campus for Fall 2025 semester. 
Job duties to include teaching one or more of the following courses: 
IST 140: Introduction to Application Development (Python)
IST 242: Intermediate and Object-Oriented Application Development (Python)
IST 256: Programming for the Web
IST 261: Application Development Design Studio I
HCDD 311: Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications
HCDD 411: Distributed Object Computing
HCDD 412: The Engineering of Complex Software Systems
Please refer to College of IST course descriptions for more complete information. 
Applicants must possess a master's degree or equivalent experience and education and be committed to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds; preference given for prior teaching experience and professional experience in a relevant area. 
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
 
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
 
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
 The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.