Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 3,582,000 - 3,768,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Environmental Science to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The role reports to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science and requires coordinating with the Undergraduate Program Director on grading and course administration.

The position emphasizes delivering lectures, using Canvas for online components, meeting students outside class, and timely communication on university matters.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to develop and deliver lectures and assess student work.
• Familiarity with university course management and grading processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Use Canvas for course management and grade assignments.
• 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.
• Respond promptly to university communications and engage in related duties.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Student meetings

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Are you a current NJIT employee? 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

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 organization 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.

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