Adjunct Faculty Position - School of Education

St. John's University; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 2,410,800 - 2,961,840; Part time

Job summary

St. John's University seeks applicants for adjunct faculty positions across multiple departments within the School of Education. Candidates must have a master's or doctoral degree in their field and at least three years of teaching or counseling experience.

The role includes teaching undergraduates and graduates in-person and online. The pay rate ranges for adjunct faculty roles, with the lowest being $1,750 per credit hour.

This position values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least three years of teaching or counseling experience.
• Public speaking and teaching skills are required.
• Technology skills for teaching functions are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees for state certification.
• Classes are conducted both in-person and online.
• Required to hold a certificate for asynchronous classes.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Technology skills

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in applicable field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office products

Videoconferencing software

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Multiple Departments of the School of Education

Reports to: Department Chairpersons

Campus: Queens

Job Summary

Multiple departments within the School of Education at St. John’s University seek applicants for adjunct faculty positions. The needs of the departments will determine the courses. The usual needs for each department are noted below.

Administrative & Instructional Leadership

Seeking candidates with experience as school building and district leaders or higher education leadership experience. Ability to teach leadership preparation courses or doctoral courses in theory, technology, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Counselor Education

Seeking candidates with a strong Counselor Identity, preferably graduates of Counselor Education programs, who could teach in any of the eight CACREP core areas, or within the school counseling or clinical mental health counseling specialization courses. A preferred qualification is a Doctoral Degree from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program or related field.

Curriculum & Instruction

Seeking candidates to teach foundations of education, special education, human learning and development, methodology for various disciplines, instructional technology, human relations and multiculturalism, classroom management, art and music in inclusive settings, and assessment.

Education Specialties

Seeking candidates with terminal degrees, preparation, teaching experience, and certification in one or more of the following areas: Special Education, PK-12; TESOL (ENL), PK-12; Literacy, PK-12; Literacy Online Doctoral level. Knowledge and skill in online CANVAS preferred.

Essential Functions

The primary responsibility for this position is teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students pursuing degrees leading to state certification. Classes are in person (at the address: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439) and online, both synchronously and asynchronously. For asynchronous classes, a certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Candidates must have a master’s or doctoral degree within the field of the applicable department.
• Required Teaching Experience: Candidates should have at least three years of classroom teaching or professional counseling experience, with a preference for candidates fully certified in their area of expertise.
• Required Skills and Characteristics: Public speaking and teaching; technology skills to include administrative functions (e.g. email, Microsoft Office products, videoconferencing software) and teaching functions (e.g. learning management systems, interactive teaching technologies).

Salary

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, for the 2025-2026 academic year, the minimum credit hour rate for adjunct faculty members shall be as follows:

• Adjunct Professor $2,150
• Adjunct Associate Professor $1,950
• Adjunct Assistant Professor $1,850
• Adjunct Instructor $1,750

Important Note: St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.