Adjunct Faculty - Human Resource Management

Rider University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Rider University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach MGT 310 Introduction to Human Resource Management in Fall 2026. The on-campus course meets Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Topics span recruitment, training, compensation, and employee relations within various sectors. The position requires a Master's degree or higher in HRM or related field, proven teaching ability at the college level, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in HRM or related field.
• Proven college-level teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of HRM principles and current workplace issues.
• Commitment to student success in academics and career development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with students, faculty and staff.
• Background and/or DMV checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teach MGT 310 Introduction to Human Resource Management.
• Deliver on-campus class Monday evenings 6:30–9:30 p.m.
• Cover topics including recruiting, training, EEO, performance appraisal, diversity, job analysis, compensation, employee rights and discipline.
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and adhere to university policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in HRM/Management/Business Administration

Job description

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Prin ceton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

The Department of Marketing & Management in the Norm Brodsky College of Business at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Human Resource Management for the Fall 2026 beginning September 9, 2026. This position is to teach MGT 310 Introduction to Human Resource Management.

This is an on-campus course that meets Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

This course deals with the nature of human resource management, its functions, procedures, and practices currently found in profit, non-profit, and public sector organizations. Topics covered include recruiting and selection, training, human resource development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, diversity, job analysis, compensation, and employee rights and discipline.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Master's degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability and experience teaching at the college level.
• Strong knowledge of human resource management principles, practices, and contemporary workplace issues.
• Commitment to fostering student success in both academic achievement and career development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Professional experience in human resource management or a related field.
• Experience applying human resource management principles in corporate, nonprofit, or public sector organizations.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.