Penn State Altoona

Adjunct Instructor of Physics

Location
Altoona, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 6, 2026

About this position

Job Number: REQ_0000080895 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 Penn State Altoona invites applications for a Part Time Instructor position in the Department of Physics for Fall 2026. Candidate must have a Ph. D. or master's or must be a graduate student in physics or related fields. Teaching responsibilities would include introductory physics lab courses and sometimes lecture courses for science, engineering and non-science majors as well as tutoring at the Student Success Center. Applicants should submit a letter of application establishing their qualifications; a current vita; a description of teaching approach and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and transcripts (with official transcripts required at the time of the interview). Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment 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, se

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