William Paterson University
Adjunct Faculty - Sociology and Criminal Justice
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, United States, 07470
Adjunct Professor
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey
just 20 miles from New York City
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. William Paterson University invites applications for Adjunct Professor within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. 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. Courses in this department that are generally taught by adjunct professors include, but are not limited to: Essentials of Criminal Justice Policing Criminal Investigation Sociological Theory Research Methods Data Analysis Department Overview: The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers programs that teach students how to identify, understand and critically analyze patterns in the social world. Students in the Department's criminology major learn the fundamentals of the criminal justice system and key theories explaining how and why crime varies across time and space. Students majoring in the Department's sociology major with concentration in social services take courses that teach them the fundamentals of sociology and prepare them for careers in the social work field. Students in the Department's general sociology major learn about the social world more broadly. Our graduate program in applied sociology provides students with research skills needed to conduct social research, i.e. creating and administering survey sand analyzing survey data. 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 Required Qualifications: Earned Master's or PhD in Sociology, Criminology or a related field Preferred Qualifications: One or more years teaching in higher education Personal Attributes and Traits: Able to demonstrate enthusiasm about the craft of teaching and the content taught Capable of being patient and resourceful in managing student challenges Ability to develop and maintain sustainable relationships in a diverse environment Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes Able to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment Adjuncts Per Credit Rate: New employees - $1975/CREDIT Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2050/CREDIT This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit. Invitation to apply: Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department. Total Rewards: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement: William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit University Facts.
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey
just 20 miles from New York City
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. William Paterson University invites applications for Adjunct Professor within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. 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. Courses in this department that are generally taught by adjunct professors include, but are not limited to: Essentials of Criminal Justice Policing Criminal Investigation Sociological Theory Research Methods Data Analysis Department Overview: The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers programs that teach students how to identify, understand and critically analyze patterns in the social world. Students in the Department's criminology major learn the fundamentals of the criminal justice system and key theories explaining how and why crime varies across time and space. Students majoring in the Department's sociology major with concentration in social services take courses that teach them the fundamentals of sociology and prepare them for careers in the social work field. Students in the Department's general sociology major learn about the social world more broadly. Our graduate program in applied sociology provides students with research skills needed to conduct social research, i.e. creating and administering survey sand analyzing survey data. 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 Required Qualifications: Earned Master's or PhD in Sociology, Criminology or a related field Preferred Qualifications: One or more years teaching in higher education Personal Attributes and Traits: Able to demonstrate enthusiasm about the craft of teaching and the content taught Capable of being patient and resourceful in managing student challenges Ability to develop and maintain sustainable relationships in a diverse environment Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes Able to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment Adjuncts Per Credit Rate: New employees - $1975/CREDIT Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2050/CREDIT This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit. Invitation to apply: Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department. Total Rewards: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement: William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit University Facts.