Adjunct, Education and Child & Family Studies, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Behavioral

Position Title:

Adjunct, Education and Child & Family Studies

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Behavioral Studies

Time Type:
Part time

Saint Joseph's University’s Teaching, Learning, and Behavioral Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses at the graduate and undergraduate level each semester on an "as needed" basis. Courses are scheduled during the day and also in the evening. There is also a need for instructors who are available to teach on campus as well as online classes.

SJU appoints part‑time, non‑tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester‑to‑semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re‑appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience, and instructional background.

Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook.

• Provide support and guidance to students
• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use university learning management systems to deliver instruction
• Report grades at midterm and final times
• Provide student learning outcomes data when asked

• Required Master’s Degree in Education or a closely related field
• Initial teacher certification with three years of full‑time teaching experience in PK‑12 schools or at the college level (not required for Child & Family Studies courses)

• ABD or PhD in Education or a closely related field
• Willingness to teach on campus and flexibility in class scheduling

May require standing for long periods of time, talking for long periods of time, or carrying course materials.

Fully online OR in‑person, depending on course needs.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

EOE.

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