William Paterson University invites applications for the positon of Adjunct Faculty within the Cotsakos College of Business, Department of Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales.

Applying for an adjunct faculty position at William Paterson University does not guarantee a position or an interview.  Please do not contact the College Deans or the Department Chairs.  Instead, email talent@wpunj.edu with any questions.  Please note that you may be contacted within weeks of a course start date.  Feel free to apply even if you are out of the NY/NJ area as some of our courses are in person and a growing number of courses will be online.  Please be sure to indicate any online teaching experience you may have.

Undergraduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person.  Those generally taught by Adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to: 

• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Production Operations Management
• Digital Marketing
• Values, Ethics, and Sustainability
• Management Information Systems

Graduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person.  Those generally taught by adjunct professors include, but are not limited to: 

• Business Statistics for Decision Making
• Foundations of Management
• Business Analytics for Strategic Decision Making
• Influence Persuasion and Negotiation Strategy

Department Overview:

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales (MMPS) provides the opportunity for degrees at the BS and MS level. We aim to educate and inspire our graduates to create value and build strong companies. We equip them to successfully launch innovative products; effectively support strategic initiatives, sales and sales management; and efficiently manage the operations of any organization. Students study sustainable organizations and consumer behavior, conduct business research, and learn about international and domestic markets. MMPS programs of study enable students to develop strong communication and technology skills in a highly collaborative learning environment. 

For more information about the department, please visit https://www.wpunj.edu/ccob/departments/marketing-management-professional-sales/

 Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course (see course listing above).
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
• Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.

Required Qualifications for Undergraduate courses:

• MBA or Masters in an applied business discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Full time or part-time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification and/or continuing professional education relevant to business domain.
• Professional activity within discipline such as relevant-to-teaching area leadership or managerial role in a business enterprise, non-profit organization or government agency or business professional organization or society.
• Experience teaching both online and in person.

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Required Qualifications for Graduate courses:

• MBA or Masters in an applied business discipline.
• Ten or more years of business experience in a managerial capacity.
• Full time or part-time employment or active professional practice.
• Ability to teach online

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification and/or continuing professional education relevant to business domain
• Published peer or non-peer reviewed articles, conference papers, blogs, or books.
• Board Membership: Business enterprise, non-profit organization, business professional association or society

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Ability to translate business experience into pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.
• Demonstrated commitment to engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
• Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

Interested candidates should:

• Complete an online application
• Submit a curriculum vitae/resume
• Submit a 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 over 9,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 380-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.