Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,675,000 - 4,959,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science to develop and deliver lectures, organize in-class activities, and prepare and grade assignments 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.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Discretion to waive prerequisites with suitable experience.
• Experience teaching at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures aligned with course objectives.
• Organize in-class activities related to material.
• Prepare and grade assignments and exams to assess achievement.
• Learn and use Canvas for course management.
• Provide time during the week to meet with students outside class.
• Review grades with Undergraduate Program Director and submit grades to Registrar.
• Respond timely to university communications.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Canvas usage

Student meetings

Grading

Education

MS or PhD in related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

**through the Internal Jobs Hub.**# **Title:**Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science# **Department:**Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science# **Reports To:**Chair# **Position Summary:**# **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. Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities. Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.# **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 actIf special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call [phone]. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety .NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence.Recognized as New Jersey's premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City.At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.Learn more about what we offer!