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.
-Delivering lectures and/or facilitating activities designed to engage students
at all class meetings.
-Assigning written coursework and grading in a timely manner, and providing
ongoing feedback and final grading of students' written work.

Additional Functions:
-Availability outside
of classroom hours is necessary for student conferences.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Applicants
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.
-Prior experience
in university-level teaching, especially in areas related to local/state-level
politics and policy
-At the university's discretion, the education
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 $2668 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