Part Time Instructor - SPRINGSTEEN!!

Title:
Part Time Instructor - SPRINGSTEEN!!

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 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 at mcohen@njit.edu. Please 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.

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 an M.A. in Literature, Music, American Studies, or a related field
and are 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.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2591 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