Fall 2026 Adjunct Nursing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 2,892,443 - 4,119,540; Part time

Job summary

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a part-time temporary Adjunct Faculty member in the Nursing Department for Fall 2026. This adjunct appointment supports didactic and clinical instruction to undergraduate and accelerated nursing students.

The selected candidate will communicate the program's mission, participate in orientation with the program coordinator and chairs, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have med-surg and nursing fundamentals experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate lab instruction under course leader.
• Previous experience as a clinical instructor.
• Peds, psych or pharm experience encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Actively communicates the department's mission, goals, and values to the community of interest.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing communication with the program coordinator and chairs.
• Complies with all agency requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in delivering didactic information or clinical instruction/oversight of undergraduate or accelerated students in light of course and clinical objectives and learning goals.
• Ensures student completion evaluations.

Skills

Med-Surg experience

Nursing fundamentals

Clinical instruction

Lab instruction

Education

MSN in nursing

Job description

Appointment Type

Contractual

Bargaining Unit

AFT

Employment Type

Part-time

Expected Term

August - December 2026

Compensation

$2545 Per Faculty Weighted Hours

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institutionthat is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensivecolleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey StateNormal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-yeargraduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It isranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likelyto pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates itthe No. 1 public institution among regional universities in theNortheast.

Position Overview

The Nursing Department seeks a temporaryAdjunct Faculty member for the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Actively communicates the department's mission, goals, and values to the community of interest.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing communication with the program coordinator and chairs.
• Complies with all agency requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in delivering didactic information or clinicalinstruction/oversight of undergraduate or accelerated students inlight of course and clinical objectives and learning goals.
• Ensures student completion evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must have med-surg and nursing fundamentals experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate lab instruction upondirection of course leader.
• Previous experience as a clinical instructor.
• Peds, psych or pharm experience is encouraged but not required.

Required

• MSN in nursing

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If therequested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would causethe employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible forthe position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (FormI-9). Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonableaccommodation to apply or interview should contact [e-mail].

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusivecampus community that respects and uplifts individuals from allbackgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunitiesfor success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, andintegrity.