Adjunct Faculty, Department of Geography, Planning, & Sustainability

Rowan University
• 201 Mullica Hill Road
• Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 •

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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education.

Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs.

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All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members
* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website . Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here .

* Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

The Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability is seeking dedicated adjunct instructors in topics served by our degree programs, including the:

* Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science

* Bachelor of Science in Community and Environmental Planning

* Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

* Bachelor of Arts in Geography

* Master of Urban and Regional Planning

A hallmark of the programs in our department is small class sizes that integrate disciplinary theory, practical skills and techniques, and career preparedness. Courses may be offered during daytime, evening, online, or mixed modalities, with consideration of curricular need and resource availability.

Candidates for adjunct positions must hold a Master’s degree, with scholarly expertise or work experience in the proposed topics. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Previous applications to positions in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability are eligible for consideration, and updates or inquiries may be sent to gps

Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.

Advertised: Jul 28 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Geography, Planning, & Sustainability Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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