Part Time Instructor - SPRINGSTEEN!!

Title :

Part Time Instructor - SPRINGSTEEN!!

Department :

Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To : The Department Chair

Position Type : Faculty

Position Summary : The Department

of Humanities and Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is

currently recruiting a part-time instructor to teach a new course centered on

the life and music of Bruce Springsteen. This course is intended to contribute

to curricular content that fulfills the General Education Requirements of

undergraduate students and spans the department's long-standing specializations

in music and literature. Consistent with NJIT's Strategic Plan 2030, the

integration of experiential educational opportunities into the course would be

an important advantage. The course could also contribute to a growing

departmental concentration in "New Jersey Studies."

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is a broadly interdisciplinary

community of researchers and educators that encourages current pedagogy

consistent with the aims of a technologically intensive university. Questions about

this instructional role can be directed to Dr. Maurie Cohen, Chair of the

department at mcohen@njit.edu. Please indicate "Springsteen" in the title of

your email.

Candidates should submit a cover letter (maximum

two pages) and a detailed curriculum vitae. The review of applications will begin

immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Essential Functions :

• Submitting the

course syllabus at the start of the semester.

at all class meetings.

ongoing feedback and final grading of students' written work.

Additional Functions :

of classroom hours is necessary for student conferences.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

should have an M.A. in Literature, Music, American Studies, or a related field

and are expected to follow course requirements and adhere to academic integrity

policies.

especially in areas related to music and / or literature

be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the

university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically

preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit : AFT-UCAN

Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2591 per contact hour. (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Part-Time