Adjunct Instructor Architecture

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,032,235 - 4,318,638; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Newark is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for its Architecture program. The role involves integrating core concepts into classes and maintaining communication with students and faculty. A design-related Bachelor's degree is required, along with preferred prior teaching experience and hands-on knowledge in relevant design areas. Offering a competitive pay of $2,668 per credit hour, this part-time role is ideal for those looking to engage with students in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a design-related Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or relevant industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience is particularly welcome.
• Hands-on knowledge of course topics is desired.

Responsibilities

• Integrate core concepts from past courses into the one being taught.
• Communicate with students, faculty, and administration on student progress.

Skills

Experience in creative, analytical, or synthetic design areas

Knowledge of CNC manufacturing

Ability to use digital drawing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in a design-related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Address: 323 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (Show on map)

Posted: Mar 02, 2026

Adjunct Instructor Architecture

Position Summary

The NJIT School of Architecture is recruiting a pool of applicants interested in teaching classes in the Architecture program on an ongoing basis. Qualified applicants not able to teach a class in a particular semester would continue to be considered in future semesters. Adjunct instructors will be given the learning objectives and requirements for each class assigned.

Essential Functions

• Integrate core concepts from past courses into the one being taught.
• Communicate with students, faculty, and administration on student progress throughout the semester.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Must possess a design-related Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or a bachelor's degree with appropriate industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is particularly welcome.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Depends on the course, the instructor would need to have relevant experience in creative, analytical, or synthetic design areas.
• Hands‑on knowledge of course topics is desired (e.g., knowledge of CNC manufacturing and the ability to teach CAM, use of digital drawing software to produce and evaluate design work, etc.).

Reports To

Department Chair

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Hillier College of Arch & Design

Bargaining Unit

AFT-UCAN

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2,668 per credit hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA

Exempt – Part‑Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will need to include in their application a CV and cover letter and should indicate which course(s) they are interested in teaching from the online catalog. Applicants must provide a link in their cover letter to a digital portfolio in PDF format containing samples of scholarly work, research, and design projects, students' work, and/or whatever material the candidate deems to be relevant.