Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The role carries a part-time commitment and involves facilitating lectures, assessments, and student meetings.

The position requires an MS or PhD in a related field or equivalent experience, with compensation documented per contact hour and a stipend-based pay rate.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree in related fields, or relative experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate/graduate courses.
• Learn to use Canvas, NJIT’s online course management system.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside of class.
• Review grades with the Undergraduate Program Director and submit grades.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Education

MS or PhD degree in related fields

Job description

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Title

Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry Department: Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To

Chair

Position Summary

Instructor for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Chemistry.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver lectures, organize in-class activities relevant to course material, prepare and grade assignments and exams to assess student achievement.
• Learn to use Canvas, NJIT’s online course management system.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside of class.
• Review grades with the Undergraduate Program Director and submit grades to the registrar at the end of the semester.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in related fields, or relative experience.

Compensation

• Compensation: $2668 per contact hour
• 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.
• Range: Period Activity Grade 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.

Employment Details

• FLSA: Exempt
• Time Type: Part time
• Pay Rate: Stipend

Additional Information

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