Adjunct Faculty - Community and Social Justice Studies

Adjunct Faculty Position

William Paterson University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), Department of Community and Social Justice Studies (CSJS).

Undergraduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person. Those generally taught by Adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:

• Race, Gender and Social Justice
• Sex, Gender and Sexuality
• Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture
• Why Language Matters
• Human Biocultural Evolution
• Becoming and Being Human
• Digging the Past:
  An Introduction to Archaeology
• Global Transformations and the Human Condition
• Culture, Multiculturalism and Identity
• African American History since 1865
• African American Political Thought
• Race and Media

Duties and 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 six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course (see course listing above).
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
• Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.

Required Qualifications for Undergraduate courses:

• Master's degree in any social science.
• At least 1 year of full time or part-time teaching experience.
• Ability to teach in-person or online.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in the related disciplines of Anthropology, Africana World Studies (or Ethnic Studies, Black Studies, etc.), Women's and Gender Studies, or Community Development (or Development Studies, Community Studies), or Social Justice Studies or their equivalent.
• Experience teaching both online and in person.

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Ability to work with a very diverse student body
• Experience and ability to translate ordinary experiences / current events into pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.
• Demonstrated commitment to engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
• Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv.

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 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. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.