What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time) position at Drew University and Careers?
Course Details: On a part-time basis, Adjunct Instructors serve as primary instructor for introductory, intermediate, and upper-level courses. May serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student course work. Hold office hours, attend required meetings, and review and respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Semester: [To be specified based on department needs]
Schedule: [To be determined based on specific course requirements]
Format: In-person instruction on Drew's Madison, New Jersey campus
Online courses may be offered in exceptional cases, but instructors are required to be domiciled in one of the following states: Alabama (AL), California (CA), Michigan (MI), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Vermont (VT), or Washington D.C. (DC).
Academic year: [Dates will vary by semester]
Recommended Education and Experience:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in the relevant field or closely related discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in the subject area
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education
Compensation:
$4,500 per 4-credit course
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, you must create a profile and submit the following materials through the Drew Job Portal:
- Cover letter indicating your area of expertise and teaching interests
- CV/Resume
- List of courses previously taught (if applicable)
- Contact information for 3 professional references
Application review will be conducted on a rolling basis when departments and programs have an anticipated need.
About Drew University
Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.
Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.
To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.
These positions are subject to a background check.