Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,596,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science. This part-time appointment supports undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science.

The instructor will develop and deliver lectures, use Canvas for course management, and meet with students outside of class as needed to promote student success and engagement. The role emphasizes effective teaching and collaboration with faculty.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Environmental Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures and organize in-class activities.
• Learn to use Canvas, NJIT’s online course management system.
• Provide time weekly 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 university communications in a timely manner.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to responsibilities.

Education

MS or PhD in related fields

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science

Department

Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To

Chair

Position Summary

Instructor for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Environmental Science.

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. The formal education and experience prerequisites may be waived at the university’s discretion if 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.

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.

Flsa

Exempt

Time Type

Part time

Pay Rate

Stipend

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here.

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