Adjunct Faculty - Educational Leadership, Administration and Research (ELAR)

Rowan-University; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey invites applications for adjunct instructors in Educational Leadership, Administration and Research within the College of Education. These are part-time, adjunct positions with potential renewal and require in-person evening availability.

The Department offers graduate programs in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, and School Administration, and seeks candidates with a doctoral degree and demonstrated teaching experience; candidates should value

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or School Administration.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive andragogy and social justice in education.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, scholarly inquiry and student learning.
• Teaching/learning philosophy aligned with the mission of the College of Education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Experience in teaching online at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Educational Leadership, Higher Education and School Administration graduate programs; part-time adjunct positions with in-person evening availability.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • 856-256-4000

Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to more than 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For more information on Rowan University, click here .

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Rowan Employee Benefits

Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website . Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here .

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

Adjunct Faculty - Educational Leadership, Administration and Research (ELAR)

Job no: 501914
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Education

Adjuncts – College of Education

Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Research

Description

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to more than 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For more information on Rowan University, click here .

The College of Education has over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and was recently recognized as having one of the best online graduate programs in the country. The Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Research is one of five departments within the College of Education. The Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Research houses graduate programs in educational leadership (CPED member), higher education, and school administration and an undergraduate program in leadership and social innovation. The College of Education is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

The Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Research is currently searching for qualified, experienced adjunct instructors to teach in the following graduate programs: Educational Leadership, Higher Education, and School Administration. These are part-time, adjunct positions with the possibility of renewal on a term-by-term basis. These positions require in-person availability during the evening.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a field directly or closely related to Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or School Administration.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive andragogy and social justice in education
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, scholarly inquiry and student learning
• A teaching/learning philosophy aligned with the mission of the College of Education

Suggested Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Experience in teaching online at the undergraduate and/or graduate level

General Information

Rowan University’s College of Education is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and especially encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups in higher education.

Starting Date

September 1, 2026

End Date

June 30, 2027

Submit a letter of application with a statement of teaching interest that matches one or more areas of instruction or program courses listed above, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts and names and contact information of three references (at least one of which addresses teaching ability).

Note

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.
• All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system.

Advertised: Oct 28 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment

Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.

Non-Discrimination at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz,Administrative Assistant,[e-mail], 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Pursuant toTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, [e-mail] , 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here .