Part-Time Instructor in New Jersey Politics and Policy

Title :

Part-Time Instructor in New Jersey Politics and Policy

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

focused on New Jersey politics and policy. This course is intended to contribute

to curricular content that fulfills the General Education Requirements and

aligns with NJIT's Strategic Plan 2030. The course will focus on the political

organization of the state, electoral politics, campaign finance, and key

political issues, including tax and fiscal policies, transportation and

infrastructure, education, land use, and the environment. The integration of

experiential educational opportunities 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 "NJ Politics and Policy" 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 a Master's degree in political science, sociology, or a closely

related field, or a J.D. degree in law. The successful candidate is expected to

follow course requirements and adhere to academic integrity policies.

in university-level teaching, especially in areas related to local / state-level

politics and policy

and experience prerequisites 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

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