Adjunct Instructors in Psychology

Title:
Adjunct Instructors in Psychology

Department:
Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To:
The Department Chair

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
A national leader in public STEM education, the New Jersey
Institute of Technology is one of three R1 universities in New Jersey and
is located in Newark, the largest city in the state and a central hub
within the New York City metropolitan area. NJIT's Department of Humanities and
Social Sciences (HSS) invites applications for Adjunct Instructors in
psychology to support its growing program in the psychological and behavioral
sciences. All specializations will be considered, but special
consideration will be given to applicants who have interest and prior
experience teaching introductory courses in psychology.

Essential Functions:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is an
interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages
state-of-the-art pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technology-intensive
university. Candidates must abide by the university's core values, which
include excellence, integrity, civility, social responsibility, diversity, and
communication.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Candidates should have a Master's degree in psychology or a
related discipline such as social work. PhD preferred.
-Key
criteria for selection will include experience teaching at the university level
and evidence of success working with a student population that reflects the
diversity of our metropolitan region.
- 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.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time

Special Instructions for Applicants:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and
curriculum vitae. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply
prior to April 15, 2025. Questions can be directed to Dr. Maurie Cohen,
Chair of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, at mcohen@njit.edu. Please include "Adjunct Instructor in Psychology" in the
subject line.