Adjunct Faculty - Department of Chemical Engineering

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for Rowan University's Department of Chemical Engineering. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, preferably a PhD, and demonstrate experience in teaching. The role emphasizes small class sizes and student engagement, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the educational environment. The position offers $1,975 per credit taught, with a maximum of 8 credits per semester. Applications are reviewed immediately until filled.

Qualifications

• Must have earned a Master of Science degree; PhD preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching is preferable.
• Strong interest in engaging students actively.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemical engineering courses in a part-time, non-tenure track position.
• Engage students through small class sizes and active-learning activities.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong pedagogical principles

Interest in student engagement

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University is seeking adjunct faculty with a strong interest and qualified expertise in teaching chemical engineering courses, and in actively engaging our students. Rowan Chemical Engineering’s strengths include small class sizes, strong integration of classroom instruction with technological tools and active‑learning activities, and strong student‑faculty interactions. We therefore seek outstanding candidates with strong pedagogy principles that promote a student’s success and well‑being. We value candidates who promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have earned at least a Master of Science degree, preferably a PhD, in Chemical Engineering and preferably some demonstrated experience in teaching.

The appointment is part‑time, non tenure‑track, with renewable contracts, based on performance, departmental needs and university and budgetary approvals.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

For full consideration, applications should include the below‑listed items:

• a cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant’s interest in the position
• current and detailed CV,
• unofficial graduate transcripts

Please note: candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $1,975 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as‑needed basis.