Penn State University

Part Time - Artificial Intelligence - Adjunct Lecturer

Location
Harrisburg, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Hybrid
Posted
October 15, 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 Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, School of Business Administration, invites applications from qualified candidates for a part-time lecturer position to teach AI 100: Artificial Intelligence: Automated Thinking to Augment Human Intellect during the Spring 2027 Semester and beyond. These openings are one semester in duration and non-tenure-track, with the possibility of reappointment. This 3-credit General Education course provides students with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, including its history, core concepts, capabilities, limitations, and real-world applications. The course also examines the ethical, social, and organizational implications of AI across a variety of contexts. We seek a dynamic and knowledgeable instructor who can engage a diverse group of undergraduates, many of whom may be encountering the study of artificial intelligence for the first time. The successful candidate should be able to communicate both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI in an accessible and engaging manner. Job Duties • Deliver engaging lectures based on the established curriculum and syllabus. • Prepare class materials, assignments, and assessments. • Facilitate discussions on the opportunities, limitations, and societal impacts of artificial intelligence. • Hold regular office hours to support students. • Use Canvas, Penn State's learning management system, to manage course content and communication. • Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Requirements And Qualifications • A minimum of a master's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field is required. • Prior college-level teaching experience. • Familiarity with AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI, and the social and ethical implications of AI. • Familiarity with the application of AI in business, healthcare, education, government, and other domains. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Required Application Materials: • Candidates shoul

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