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Part-Time Instructor for Better Process Control School

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Mar 14, 2026
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Food Science is looking to hire a part-time instructor for the 2026 Better Process Control School Short Course which is to be held remotely April 20-21, 23-24, and 27-28. See below for more details on the course and the responsibilities. The course will be presented remotely via Zoom primarily as day morning sessions. Session 1 = Acidified Foods April 20-21, 2026. Session 2 = Acidified Foods and Low Acid Canned Foods April 20-21, 23-24, & 27-28, 2026. Quizzes for each lecture are taken by participants and graded automatically using Qualtrics software. Course web site: http://agsci.psu.edu/bpcs Course Director responsibilities Work with Conferences and Short Course (CSCO) office to modify as needed course information and registration web site. Monitor for pre-course questions and refer contact information to CSCO for marketing efforts. Develop PowerPoint slide set used throughout the course for presenting agenda, quiz instructions, and introduction of each speaker Present three lectures 1) Introduction and Federal Regulations, 2) introduction to Thermal Processing, 3) Mild Thermal Processes Monitor speaker sessions for submitted questions from participants. 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