Adjunct Instructor- Critical Reading and Comprehension-Metro and Florham Campuses--2026

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Madison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan eligibility

Fringe benefits (discounts)

NJ Sick Leave

State Short Term Disability benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach Critical Reading and Comprehension at Florham (Madison, NJ) and Metropolitan (Teaneck, NJ) campuses in Fall 2026. Courses are one credit, meeting weekly in person, with focus on improving reading and critical thinking to help students succeed in college texts.

Required qualifications include a master’s degree and prior teaching experience in developmental reading or writing; high school teaching backgrounds are also

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and experience teaching developmental reading and/or writing.
• Candidates with high school teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of Critical Reading and Comprehension.
• Deliver in-person instruction once per week at Florham and Metro campuses.
• Support students to meet academic goals and adjust to university study.

Education

Master's degree

Experience teaching developmental reading and/or writing

High school teaching experience

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Critical Reading and Comprehension-Metro and Florham Campuses--2026

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor- Critical Reading and Comprehension-Metro and Florham Campuses--2026

Department: Academic Support Center-Florham

Hiring Manager: Darshan Shah

Hiring Manager Title: University Director, Academic Support Center and Disability Support Services

Position Type: Faculty

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty

This position provides a benefits package that includes: Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and a various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status: Temporary

Months Worked: No Response

Job Summary:

The Fairleigh Dickinson University Academic Support Center seeks to hire part-time faculty to teach multiple sections of its reading course in Fall 2024. Classes meet in-person, once per week, and positions are available on FDU’s Florham Campus in Madison, NJ and Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ.

Critical Reading and Comprehension is a one-credit course designed to improve students’ academic reading and critical thinking skills so that they can independently study college-level texts across disciplines. Placement into the course is determined by entrance exams, and students who enroll in the class often need support to meet academic goals and adjust to the university environment. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors who are interested in challenging students to make the most of their FDU experience.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree and experience teaching developmental reading and/or writing.

Candidates with high school teaching experience are also encouraged to apply.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Posting Date: 05/21/2025

Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile

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