Psychology Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

Union County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Union County College is seeking a Psychology Adjunct Faculty member to teach DAY COURSES for Fall 2026 across Cranford, Elizabeth, and Plainfield campuses. The role requires the ability to teach in person and/or online and to follow approved syllabi and catalog descriptions.

The position is part-time adjunct, with expectations to schedule classes, maintain records, and participate in student progress assessments while adhering to college policies and maintaining professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the discipline required.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Unofficial transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as published in the catalog and syllabus.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records and submits reports on time.
• Adheres to college policies and procedures and participates in assessment of learning outcomes.
• Plans to ensure availability of supplies and materials for teaching.
• Incorporates diverse perspectives, library resources, and instructional technologies into the curriculum.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Assessment

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree

Teaching experience

Job description

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Psychology Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

Position Information

Position Title: Psychology Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

Campus: Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield

Department: Psychology/Sociology

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct

Adjunct Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt, Regular, Temporary, or Grant

General Description

• Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.
• Faculty member must possess a willingness to teach in person and/or be certified to teach online.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree in the discipline required unless otherwise specified.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Unofficial college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

Experience

• Teaching experience at the community college level.

Compensations and Skills Required

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Salary Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Terms of Employment

Part time.

Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)