Are you a current NJIT employee? Apply here through the Internal Jobs Hub. Title: Part-time Instructor of Sociology Reports To: Chair Position Summary: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking to expand its instructional staff in sociology and, in particular, to recruit a part-time instructor with experience teaching Introduction to Sociology. This opportunity applies to face-to-face sections during daytime hours for the Spring 2027 semester. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the instructor will contribute to the department’s commitment to providing students with a dynamic and innovative educational experience. The department’s sociology courses are designed to ensure the success of all undergraduate students at a top-tier polytechnic university. Essential Functions: Teach one or two undergraduate sections of Introduction to Sociology Evaluate student performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, maintain accurate academic records, and submit grades by established University deadlines. Use effective teaching strategies, including active learning, demonstrations, and appropriate instructional technologies, to promote conceptual understanding and student participation. Use Canvas and other University-supported instructional tools to organize course materials, communicate with students, and support learning. Contribute to course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and ongoing improvements to undergraduate general education instruction. Pre-Requisite Qualifications: Candidates should have a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) or other advanced academic degree in sociology or a closely related field. Key selection criteria include experience teaching undergraduate courses in sociology and evidence of success working with a diverse student population. Department: Humanities and Social Sciences Compensation: $2668 per contact hour 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. Range: Period Activity Grade 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. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits. FLSA: Exempt Time Type: Part time Pay Rate: Stipend Additional Information: As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here. 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