• Adjunct Faculty - American Studies, Department…

    Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ)


    The program in American Studies is seeking adjuncts to teach Introduction to American Studies (with approximately 30 students), and other courses in the American Studies program as necessary. This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary practice of American Studies in an engaging way, with special emphasis on the application of American cultural studies to a variety of future careers. Other courses include Interdisciplinary Research and Writing, American Studies in the Classroom, and Senior Seminar. A successful candidate must have an appropriate graduate degree and experience teaching in American Studies or a related field.

     

    Prospective adjunct faculty should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, sample syllabi or course outlines, graduate school transcripts (or an unofficial transcript with a list of courses completed in graduate school), one letter of recommendation, a list of at least two additional references, and any other supporting materials the candidates believe might be helpful. For more information please contact Katie Leonard Turner, Program in American Studies at [email protected].

    Salary/Benefits:

    + In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with $1975 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty who have taught 12 or more semesters at the individual College/University will receive an additional $75 per credit. A semester is defined as Fall or Spring.

    + For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

     

    For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

     

    Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.