Adjunct Faculty - Educational Leadership and Professional Studies

Adjunct faculty within the College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership & Professional Studies.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time; qualified applicants may be contacted for immediate need or future opening.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Professional Studies (ELPS) offers graduate study for education professionals who wish to enhance their careers with advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements.

The ELPS Department offers a variety of programs designed to meet graduate students’ personal and professional goals, which may include educational research, teaching, supervising, and providing leadership as directors, principals, librarians, or curriculum specialists at all levels of instruction: elementary, secondary, and higher education. Courses are offered on campus, online, and in hybrid format.

• MA in Higher Education Administration
• MEd in Curriculum and Learning with concentrations in Bilingual/ESL, Early Childhood Education, School Library Media, School Nursing, and STEAM
• MEd Educational Leadership
• MEd in Literacy

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in a graduate course
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through teaching, modeling and mentoring

• Doctorate in Education or a related field

• One or more years teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching using multiple modalities

• Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment
• Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes
• Ability to interact with others in a positive manner
• Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities

• New employees: $2,100 per credit
• Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP: $2,175 per credit

Position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law.

Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.