Adjunct Faculty Disciplines

Discipline(s) in Need of Adjunct Faculty

Accounting, Architecture, Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, College Success, Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Developmental English, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, English, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts, Fire Science, Game Design, Government, History, Mathematics, Modern Language, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology.

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/Assistant Dean or Student Records department by deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record-keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies.

• Master’s Degree required in the discipline unless otherwise required.
• Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to appointment.

• Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency-based education.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter.

Part-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on- and off-campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment.

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residential work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Some travel required.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Disclaimer:
This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.