Contract Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 47,998 - 65,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Orange, NJ is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Department of Social Work & Public Administration. The successful candidate will teach Public Administration courses and support recruitment activities. A terminal degree in a related field is required along with strong administrative and organizational skills. This position offers a salary range of $47,998 to $65,998 with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in nonprofit management and experiential education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the MPA program based on specialization.
• Support recruitment and growth of the Department's graduate programs.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent organizational skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Data driven with familiarity in reporting and analysis

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D. or other doctoral-level degree) in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

Contract faculty position for the Department of Social Work & Public Administration at Seton Hall University. The role is a one-year, full-time appointment involving teaching courses in Public Administration, conducting recruitment activities for the Department's graduate programs, and providing administrative support to the Department.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the MPA program dependent upon programmatic need, based on area of specialization. Expertise in nonprofit management and experiential education is highly desirable.
• Support the University's commitment to grow enrollments and ensure the academic vibrancy of the Department's graduate programs through recruitment, training, and potentially publishing a newsletter.

Required Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent organizational skills, written communication skills, attention to detail
• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or other doctoral-level degree) in Public Administration or related field

Desired Qualifications

• Data driven and familiarity with reporting and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and proven ability to learn and use new technology, including social media and university systems
• Able and willing to work non-standard/varied working hours and to travel independently

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

Salary Range

$47,998 to $65,998

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits include bundled medical, prescription, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

Advertised

Advertised: 23 July 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Application

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496912

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