Adjunct Instructor in Engineering Ethics

Title :

Adjunct Instructor in Engineering Ethics

Department :

Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To : The Department Chair

Position Type : Faculty

Position Summary :

A national leader in public STEM education, the New Jersey Institute

of Technology (NJIT) is one of three R1 universities in New Jersey and is

located in Newark, the largest city in the state and a central hub within the

New York City metropolitan area. NJIT's Department of Humanities and Social

Sciences invites applications for Adjunct Instructors to teach engineering

ethics. The department's courses in engineering ethics are designed to ensure

the success of all undergraduate students at a top-tier public polytechnic

academic institution. Candidates are expected to have an appreciation for the

full range of engineering disciplines, as well as computer and data science,

applied science, business management, and architecture and design.

Essential Functions :

The Department of

Humanities and Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary community of researchers

and educators that encourages state-of-the-art pedagogy consistent with the

aims of a technology-intensive university. Candidates should be able to

demonstrate prior experience teaching engineering ethics or related courses at

the university level and documented success through course evaluations, peer

assessment, or other means. Candidates must abide by the university's core

values, which include excellence, integrity, civility, social responsibility,

diversity, and communication.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

• Candidates should have a Master's degree in

applied philosophy, science and technology studies, engineering management, safety science, legal studies, or a closely related field. PhD preferred.

include experience teaching at the university level and evidence of success

working with a student population that reflects the diversity of our

metropolitan region.

may 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