William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Education, Department of Teacher Education: PreK-12.

Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.

For general questions, please email talent@wpunj.edu

Courses in this department generally taught by adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:

• Early childhood/elementary language and literacy methods and assessment
• Early childhood/elementary mathematics and science methods and assessment
• Early childhood/elementary classroom environments and the arts
• Early childhood/elementary social studies methods and assessment
• Early childhood special education
• Classroom management and differentiating instruction
• Multicultural education
• Child development and constructivist teaching

Department Overview:

The Department of Teacher Education: PreK-12 prepares inquiring and reflective educators to teach in diverse settings from preschool through grade eight in the public schools of New Jersey. Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered to students who are pursuing elementary/early childhood education as a profession and to certified teachers who want to enhance their professional development and practice through graduate study.  

For detailed information on the majors and courses, visit https://www.wpunj.edu/coe/departments/elem/?

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to teach course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course.
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring.
• Use technology for a variety of teaching and administrative applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s or doctorate in the relevant educational field
• Classroom experience at the appropriate grade level

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching and/or staff development experience in diverse settings
• Experience in curriculum development

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment
• Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities with a strong sense of moral duty and obligation to the work at hand

Interested candidates should:

• Complete an online application
• Submit a curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter

About William Paterson:

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre- professional and professional programs; it enrolls nearly 10,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 370-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.

William Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer that actively values and supports diversity among faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.