Part-time Instructors of Sociology

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,675,436; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking part-time instructors of Sociology for Fall 2026. Applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in sociology or a related field and prior university teaching experience. Responsibilities include syllabus submission, lecturing, and grading. The compensation for this position is $2668 per contact hour as per NJ Pay Transparency Law. A cover letter is required when applying.

Qualifications

• Minimum of master's degree in a relevant field.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level is required.

Responsibilities

• Submit a syllabus at the beginning of the semester.
• Deliver lectures and facilitate activities to engage students.
• Assign written coursework and provide timely grading.

Education

Master's degree in sociology, social/public policy, or a related field

Job description

Title

Part-time Instructors of Sociology

Department

Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To

The Department Chair

Position Type

Faculty

Position Summary

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking to expand its instructional staff in sociology and in particular, to recruit part-time instructors with experience teaching Introduction to Sociology. Opportunities are available for face-to-face sections during daytime hours for the Fall 2026 semester. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the instructor will contribute to the department's commitment to providing students with a dynamic and innovative educational experience. The department's sociology courses are designed to ensure the success of all undergraduate students at a top-tier polytechnic.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include submitting a syllabus at the beginning of the semester, delivering lectures and/or facilitating activities to engage students at all class meetings, assigning written coursework and grading it in a timely manner, providing ongoing feedback, and assigning final grades at the end of the semester. Successful candidates are expected to adhere to academic integrity policies.

Additional Functions

Availability outside of class time to meet with students.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a minimum of a master's degree in sociology, social/public policy, or a related field and have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• 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.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2668 per contact hour. (USD). 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.

Bargaining Unit

AFT-UCAN

FLSA

Part-Time Exempt

Special Instructions for Applicants

• A cover letter is required upon application submission.