A part time job is a job in which an employee does not work a typical 40 hour week. Employment in a part-time job has advantages and disadvantages which need to be carefully weighed when one is considering employment options.

Typically, an employment announcement or job vacancy listing will indicate whether a position is full or part time, as the number of hours offered is important to many people. Part time jobs may also be referred to as part time employment, or PTE.

A part time job often has the advantage of more flexible hours. Sometimes employees can at least partially dictate their own schedules, thereby setting up a job which is in alignment with life and other needs.