Adjunct Instructor for Academy College

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 3,032,235 - 4,318,638

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for its Academy College program to teach high-achieving high school students. The role entails developing and delivering lectures, grading assignments, and verifying student presence. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and previous teaching experience. Classes are scheduled on Saturdays and weekdays during the summer. This part-time role offers a compensation of $2,668 per contact hour and demands professional engagement in the subject area.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution is required.
Previous teaching experience is mandatory.
Professional experience relevant to the teaching area is necessary.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver lectures.
Prepare and grade assignments.
Verify presence and submit grades to the Registrar.

Skills

Teaching experience

Use of online course management system (Canvas)

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor for Academy College

Department

Pre-College Programs

Reports To

Director for Program Operations and Outreach

Position Type

Faculty

Position Summary

The Center for Pre-College Programs is seeking adjuncts to teach high-achieving 11th and 12th graders participating in the Academy College Courses for High School Students program. Through the Academy, qualified high school students earn NJIT college credits in small, customized classes taught by faculty who have been recognized for their commitment to teaching excellence. Classes meet on Saturdays during the fall and spring sessions and Monday through Thursday during the summer session. At the end of the program, grades are recorded on an NJIT transcript. Course credits can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at NJIT and most other colleges and universities.

Courses Offered

Introduction to Business - MGMT 190 (3 credits)
FIN 218 - Financial Markets and Institutions (3 credits)
Roadmap to Computing - CS 100 (3 credits)
Fundamentals of Engineering Design - FED 101 (2 credits)
English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking - HUM 101 (3 credits)
University Mathematics B II - Trigonometry (Pre-Calculus) - MATH 110 (4 credits)
Calculus I - MATH 111 (4 credits)

Essential Functions

Develop and deliver lectures.
Prepare and grade assignments.
Learn and use the online course management system (Canvas).
Plan time during the week to meet with students outside of class (i.e., office hours) as needed.
Verify presence and submit grades to the Registrar at the end of the semester.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Previous teaching experience.
Master's degree from an accredited institution in the area applicable to teaching area: Currently employed with duties related to teaching subject area.
Professional experience substantial in duration and level of responsibility.
Sustained academic or professional engagement activities within the last 5 years.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

K-12 experience is an added advantage.
Ph.D. preferred with previous college teaching experience.

Bargaining Unit

AFT-UCAN

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2,668 per contact hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.

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