Adjunct Faculty - History, Philosophy, and Liberal Studies

WPU The William Paterson University of New Jersey; Wayne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,436 - 24,273; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

WPU The William Paterson University of New Jersey is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The role involves teaching courses in History and Philosophy while supporting student success both online and in-person within a hybrid work schedule.

This position requires a Master’s or PhD in a related field and offers a per-credit pay rate based on experience, along with potential comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s or PhD in History, Philosophy, or related field.
• Ability to teach in person and/or online.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Interest in promoting student community life through campus events.

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabi, course content, objectives, and assessment methods.
• Teach up to six credit hours per semester in assigned courses.
• Support student success through mentoring and role modeling.
• Conduct instruction both online and in person.

Skills

Teaching in person and online

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Assessment methods

Education

Master’s or PhD in History, Philosophy, or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Department of History, Philosophy and Liberal Studies. This position supports undergraduate instruction both online and in person. Remote‑friendly hybrid work schedule is available. Roles may encompass up to six credit hours per semester.

Courses Taught

• Foundations of Civilization
• The Early Modern World
• The Modern World
• U.S. History Through Reconstruction
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Ethics
• Philosophy of Technology
• Philosophy of Religion

Responsibilities

• Develop syllabi, course content, objectives, and assessment methods using provided outlines.
• Teach up to six credit hours per semester in assigned courses.
• Support student success through mentoring, role modeling, and availability for student questions.
• Conduct instruction both online and in person according to course schedule.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s or PhD in History, Philosophy, or related field.
• Ability to teach in person and/or online.
• Preferred: One or more semesters teaching at higher education; experience teaching both online and in person.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, assessment strategies, continuous professional development, patience, and resourcefulness.
• Interest in promoting student community life through campus events.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is based on per‑credit rates:

• New employees – $2,100 per credit.
• Employees with 13+ semesters at WP – $2,175 per credit.

Position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. WPU does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.