Part Time Instructor - SPRINGSTEEN

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Part Time Instructor - SPRINGSTEEN!!

Humanities & Social Sciences

The Department Chair

Faculty

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 centered on the life and music of Bruce Springsteen. This course is intended to contribute to curricular content that fulfills the General Education Requirements of undergraduate students and spans the department’s long-standing specializations in music and literature.

Consistent with NJIT’s Strategic Plan 2030, the integration of experiential educational opportunities into the course 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 ase indicate “Springsteen” 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.

• 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.

• Availability outside of classroom hours is necessary for student conferences.

• Applicant should have an M.A. in Literature, Music, American Studies, or a related field and is expected to follow course requirements and adhere to academic integrity policies.
• Prior experience in university-level teaching, especially in areas related to music and/or literature.
• 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.

AFT-UCAN

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2,668 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.

Non-Exempt, Part-Time