Part Time Teaching Opportunities

The Department of Family & Consumer Sciences is seeking to create a pool of individuals interested in part-time temporary instruction of courses in areas such as early childhood development, consumer education, human development, family relationships, nutrition, foods, clothing, interior design, merchandising, and related areas.  This is a process that we undertake every two years.

Qualifications   Master’s Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences related area preferred. 

- Bachelor’s degree with related experience required.

- Effective oral and written communication skills required.

- Instructor experience in higher education or with adult learners preferred.

Responsibilities   Teach one or more undergraduate courses in areas that support programs in Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, Early Childhood Development, and Individual and Family Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Salary   $ 700.00 per credit hour

Department   The Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, located in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers undergraduate degree programs in Family & Consumer Sciences with options in Interior Design, Early Childhood Development, and Fashion Merchandising; and Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education.

Application Procedure   For first consideration, send letter of application, curriculum vita/resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to Dr. Duane A. Whitbeck, Chair, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Pittsburg State University, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.  For further information, call 620-235-4456 or e-mail Duane Whitbeck .

PSU is an AA/EO employer.