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Part-Time Healthcare Instructor - Continuing Education

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or higher preferred
  • Relevant healthcare industry experience or licensure (e.g., NHA, PCHA) strongly preferred
  • Prior experience teaching or training adult learners, especially in a virtual setting, preferred
  • Must be comfortable using Zoom and online teaching tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop, organize, and deliver course content via Zoom for online healthcare courses
  • Engage adult learners through interactive virtual instruction and adapt materials to diverse learning styles
  • Facilitate discussions, group activities, and case study reviews; provide timely responses to student questions and feedback
  • Maintain clear communication with Continuing Education staff and stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Virtual Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Engagement Skills
  • Time Management

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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.

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Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 Beaver Office of Continuing Education is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in remotely teaching non-credit healthcare classes online. Courses are delivered live via Zoom, typically during evenings or weekends, providing flexibility for both instructors and adult learners.

We are currently looking for instructors to teach in the following program areas:

  • Nursing Home Administration (NHA)

  • Personal Care Home Administration (PCHA)

  • Assisted Living Administration

  • Other related healthcare continuing education topics

Instructor Responsibilities:

  • Develop, organize, and deliver course content via Zoom

  • Engage adult learners through interactive virtual instruction

  • Adapt course materials to suit diverse adult learning styles

  • Facilitate discussions, group activities, and case study reviews

  • Provide timely responses to student questions and feedback

  • Maintain clear communication with Continuing Education staff

  • Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher preferred

  • Relevant healthcare industry experience or licensure (e.g., NHA, PCHA) strongly preferred

  • Prior experience teaching or training adult learners, especially in a virtual setting, preferred

  • Must be comfortable using Zoom and online teaching tools

  • Compensation is based on an hourly instructional rate

To Apply:

Please submit a letter of application and a resume. A teaching demonstration may be requested.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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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.

 

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