William Paterson University invites applications for the positon of Adjunct Faculty within the Cotsakos College of Business, Department of Economics, Finance and Global Business

Applying for a 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.

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

• Macroeconomics Principles

• Microeconomics Principles
• Business Statistics I
• Business Statistics II
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Well Being

Department Overview:

The Department of Economics, Finance and Global Business offers rigorous study for a Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance, Financial Planning and Global Business as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Minor in Economics. In addition, the department offers an MBA track in Finance and a Master’s degree in Finance and Financial Services.

The courses offered by the department provide the knowledge and skills required for student success. The finance program prepares students to pursue careers in banking, government, or other financial institutions. The global business program prepares successful graduates to compete in diversified global markets and internationally oriented enterprises. The financial planning program prepares students for the CFP exam. The economics program prepares students for careers in the government and banking sector.  Our graduate program in MS Finance and Financial Services is designed to provide appropriate theoretical and applied discipline-based knowledge, hands –on tools including software, technological platforms, and related real world skill set to educate and empower students to participate in and provide leadership to these important fast emerging fields. 

For more information, please visit

https://www.wpunj.edu/ccob/departments/econ-fin-globalbus/index.html

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.
• Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.

Required Qualifications for teaching undergraduate courses:

• MBA or Masters in an applied business discipline.
• Five or more years’ 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.

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Required Qualifications for teaching 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
• Fifteen or more years of managerial experience.
• Published peer or non-peer reviewed articles, conference papers, blogs, or books.
• Board Membership: Business enterprise, non-profit organization, business professional association or society.
• Experience teaching both online and in person.

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.