Math Adjunct

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,491,000 - 3,860,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark seeks a part-time Math Adjunct to teach assigned courses, maintain attendance records, and hold regular office hours. The role is limited-term, with a primary focus on teaching rather than research or service.

Responsibilities include proctoring exams when assigned, grading, and preparing course materials. Qualifications require an MS in Mathematics or Statistics; PhD preferred; prior collegiate teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• MS in Mathematics or Statistics or related field required.
• Ph.D. preferred.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned course(s).
• Maintaining student attendance records.
• Holding regularly scheduled office hours.
• Participating in common exam proctoring and grading if assigned to a coordinated course.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Student assessment

Communication

Education

MS in Mathematics or Statistics

PhD preferred

Prior collegiate teaching experience preferred

Prior teaching experience a plus

Job description

Title

Math Adjunct

Department

Department Manager

Reports To

Department Manager

Position Summary

Math adjunct instructor is a part-time college instructor hired on a limited-term or semester contract to teach specific courses. The focus is exclusively on teaching, maintaining student attendance records and holding regularly scheduled office hours. This position is not required to conduct academic research, publish papers, or serve on university committees.

Essential Functions

• teaching assigned course(s)
• maintaining student attendance records
• holding regularly scheduled office hours
• participating in common exam proctoring and grading if assigned to a coordinated course

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Mathematics or Statistics or related field required
• Ph.D. preferred
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is a plus

Required Document

Resume and cover letter.

Compensation

$2668 per contact hour

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 act please click here. If 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]. Information 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 here. 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 here!