Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; On-site; USD 3,124,000 - 4,226,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Science in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science. The position entails teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and supporting students with office hours and feedback.

The role is part-time with compensation per contact hour; candidates should have an MS in Forensic Science or related experience, with waiver possibilities based on equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Forensic Science or related experience; waiver possible with demonstrated equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures, organize in-class activities, and 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 respond in a timely manner to all University communications.

Education

M.S. degree in Forensic Science or related experience

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor in Forensic Science

Department

Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To

Chair

Position Summary

Instructor for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Forensic 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.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University‑related communications.

Pre‑Requisite Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Forensic Science 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

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