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Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

Job in Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, 07470, USA
Listing for: William Paterson University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Faculty
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Adjunct Faculty Position

William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Science and Health, Department of Nursing.

Clinical courses may be available in all specialties:
Fundamentals, Community Health, Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatric, and Advanced Practice Nursing.

Didactic and online courses maybe available. Those generally taught by adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:

  • Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Pharmacology
  • Advanced Physical Assessment
  • Cultural Foundations in Nursing
  • Leadership & Professional Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Research
  • Population Health, Legislative & Social Policy
  • Role of Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Theoretical Foundation of Nursing

Department Overview:

The Department of Nursing offers degrees at the BS, the MS, and at the post-masters and DNP level. The programs are committed to preparing nurses to deliver culturally sensitive, caring, and competent nursing care to diverse clients in a variety of settings. Graduates of the baccalaureate, master's, post master's and doctor of nursing practice degree programs are encouraged to pursue life-long learning to effect and enhance self-development, professional growth, critical thinking and leadership.

For more information about the department, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
  • 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 eight (8) credits per semester in an undergraduate or graduate course
  • Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring
  • Teach in person (didactic and clinical) and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Nursing.
  • RN license or eligible – State of New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in nursing or related field.
  • Certification in a specialty area
  • Experience in undergraduate or graduate teaching in didactic (online or on campus) and clinical settings
  • Recent clinical experience in specialty

Personal Attributes and Traits:

  • Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment
  • Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and stay on task
  • Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability create an inclusive classroom in a diverse environment
  • Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities with a strong sense of ethics and obligation

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:

New employees - $2100/CREDIT

Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https:///

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to:
Complete an application and submit a cover letter.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.

General questions related to this application process, please contact talent. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.

EEO Statement

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.

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