Adjunct Faculty- Psychology

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 1,382,000 - 1,722,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark seeks a qualified instructor and student advisor to teach across day, evening, and weekend courses at multiple campus sites.

The role requires a master’s degree in psychology, commitment to student success, and the ability to work with a diverse college community. Visa sponsorship is not provided and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Provide instruction and student advisement for day, evening and weekend courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and provide student advisement across day, evening and weekend schedules.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and academic excellence.

Skills

Student advisement

Teaching/instruction

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Below you will find details of this position including documentation that may be required.

Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.
Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $1003 per credit hour.
Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
  time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
  along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
  vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
  objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,
  keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Master’s in Psychology from an accredited institution.

Minimum Education Requirements Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Master’s in Psychology from an accredited institution.

Education Requirements

Education Requirements Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Date 08/24/2026

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2027

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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