Job Information
New Jersey Institute of Technology Adjunct Instructors in Psychology in Newark, New Jersey
Title:
Adjunct Instructors in Psychology
Department:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Reports To:
The Department Chair
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Summary:
A national leader in public STEM education, the New Jersey Institute of Technology is one of three R1 universities in New Jersey and is located in Newark, the largest city in the state and a central hub within the New York City metropolitan area. NJITâs Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) invites applications for Adjunct Instructors in psychology to support its growing program in the psychological and behavioral sciences. All specializations will be considered, but special consideration will be given to applicants who have interest and prior experience teaching introductory courses in psychology.
Essential Functions:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages state-of-the-art pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technology-intensive university. Candidates must abide by the universityâs core values, which include excellence, integrity, civility, social responsibility, diversity, and communication.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Candidates should have a Masterâs degree in psychology or a related discipline such as social work. PhD preferred.
-Key criteria for selection will include experience teaching at the university level and evidence of success working with a student population that reflects the diversity of our metropolitan region.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply prior to April 15, 2025. Questions can be directed to Dr. Maurie Cohen, Chair of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, at mcohen@njit.edu. Please include âAdjunct Instructor in Psychologyâ in the subject line.