The Pennsylvania State University

Adjunct Finance Instructor

Location
United States
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Hybrid
Posted
September 28, 2026

About this position

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. 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 Department of Finance at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) seeks to hire adjunct instructors to teach finance courses in the spring 2027 semester. The positions are part-time, limited term, non-tenure track positions with teaching between January and May 2027. The appointments may be renewed based on department need. Teaching responsibilities will be predominantly at the undergraduate level and are onsite. We seek candidates dedicated to delivering excellent teaching of rigorous courses that incorporate the responsible use of AI. We seek individuals who will work effectively with our talented faculty and students and contribute to our vibrant and collegial environment. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Ph.D, MBA, or a master’s degree in finance or a closely related field at the time of hiring. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for this position, candidates are to apply directly online through WorkDay and submit the following documents as PDF files: Cover letter of interest Vita Teaching evaluations (when applicable) Names of at least three (3) references A minimum of three reference letters should be emailed directly from reference

Requirements

  • JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Ph.D, MBA, or a master’s degree in finance or a closely related field at the time of hiring
  • APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for this position, candidates are to apply directly online through WorkDay and submit the following documents as PDF files: Cover letter of interest Vita Teaching evaluations (when applicable) Names of at least three (3) references A minimum of three reference letters should be emailed directly from reference providers to this address: finance.recruiting@psu.edu For full consideration, applications should be completed by November 1, 2026, though review of applications will continue until the positions are filled
  • BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies

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