Penn State Harrisburg

Part Time - Physics - Adjunct Lecturer

Location
Harrisburg, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 9, 2026

About this position

Job Number: REQ_0000080026 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 Harrisburg's School of Science, Engineering, and Technology invites applications for a part-time faculty opening in Physics, Astronomy, and/or Earth Science effective August 2026. Job DutiesThe successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate Physics, Astronomy, and/or Earth Science courses. Requirements and QualificationsMinimum qualifications include Master's degree(s), at least one of which should be in physics or a closely related field, and relevant experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume at the time of application. Applicants will be reviewed based on their background, experience and educational credentials. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancies are filled. Applicants should submit a web application, cover letter and resume. 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, 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. Penn State 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

Listing sourced from HigherEdJobs — apply there; OpenLecture never collects applications.

How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
Not disclosed
Physics median
$2,680/ course, n=36

Other physics adjunct jobs in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Western University, California

Physics Temporary Faculty Pool

California, PAIn-PersonPhysicsPart-time
Posted 2w ago•Pay not disclosed•via HigherEdJobs
Apply
Philadelphia, PAIn-PersonPhysicsPart-time
Listed 3w ago•Pay not disclosed•via HigherEdJobs
Apply
California, PAIn-PersonPhysicsPart-time
Listed Sep 15•Pay not disclosed•via PeopleAdmin Direct
Apply
Reading, PAIn-PersonPhysicsPart-time
Listed Sep 9•Pay not disclosed•via University Direct
Apply
Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United StatesIn-PersonPhysicsPart-time
Listed Aug 26•Pay not disclosed•via Chronicle
Apply