Adjunct Instructor – Undergraduate General Education Course in Workforce Financial Skills job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Adjunct Instructor – Undergraduate General Education Course in Workforce Financial Skills
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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 Position Summary The Workforce Education and Development (WFED) program seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate general education courses related to personal financial planning, financial literacy, and money management for the workforce. These courses serve students across all academic backgrounds and are designed to build foundational financial knowledge and quantitative reasoning skills relevant to career entry and long-term financial well-being. Courses may focus on topics such as personal financial planning, financial decision-making for working adults, financial well-being for the workforce, and related subject areas. Courses are expected to be delivered in-person at University Park , with hybrid delivery possible depending on departmental needs. Primary Responsibilities- Deliver weekly in-person and/or hybrid instruction following approved course syllabus and objectives. Support student learning of core financial concepts, quantitative reasoning, and practical financial skills. Develop and facilitate applied learning activities including calculations, analysis, and scenario-based work. Evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects. Maintain timely student grading and records through Canvas. Hold weekly office hours, in person or via Zoom. Submit final grades according to university policies. Example Topic Areas- Budgeting fundamentals and cash flow planning Income, taxation, and cost-of-living comparisons Banking, saving, and financial services Credit, borrowing, and debt strategy Insurance and risk management Retirement accounts and planning options Investment fundamentals Financial decision-making for education and careers Required Qualifications- Master’s degree in: • Personal finance • Finance • Accounting • Business • Workforce development / workforce education • or closely related field Experience teaching or training young adults or adults. Preferred Qualifications- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation preferred. Professional experience in financial advising, financial coaching, accounting, HR benefits, retirement planning, or related areas. Experience teaching undergraduate or general education courses. Experience teaching quantitative subjects. Familiarity with Canvas. Appointment Terms- This is a part-time wage appointment , assigned for a single academic semester and contingent upon student enrollment and available funding. Reappointment may be possible based on enrollment needs, performance, and departmental priorities. Delivery is expected to be in-person or hybrid . For questions, please contact: Hyung Joon Yoon, Ph.D., Professor-in-Charge, Workforce Education and Development Program (huy114@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). 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