Adjunct Instructor - K-12 Education Leadership Programs

The Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy, within the College of Human Development, Culture and Media at Seton Hall University, invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in K-12 education leadership graduate programs. The Department seeks student-centered individuals who value excellence in teaching and commit to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration. For an overview of K-12 leadership programs and courses, visit the Department website.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach one to two courses per semester
• Teach hybrid and online modalities. Hybrid courses include a mixture of in-person and synchronous and asynchronous online learning. In-person meetings occur on four days across two weekends, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Online courses include synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the semester.

The Department of Educational Leadership, Management and Policy is dedicated to serving and developing aspiring and current leaders. Graduates pursue leadership roles in a variety of organizations, such as public and private P-12 schools, higher education institutions, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit and policy organizations. The Department offers a robust portfolio of certificate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral programs. Each program is individualized to meet students’ strengths and professional goals. The K-12 education leadership unit, in particular, includes certificate courses and master’s, education specialist, and doctorate degrees. For more information, visit the Department website.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, just 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States, and its Carnegie classification is a doctoral university with high research activity. It is home to approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. An exciting and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Required Qualifications:

• Expertise and ability to teach in areas related to K-12 education leadership. Areas include, but are not limited to, law; policy; finance; technology; curriculum; leadership; organizational theory; and, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodologies
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Earned doctorate in K-12 education leadership or related field

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence
• Demonstrated record of leadership experience
• Experience with learning management systems such as Blackboard and Canvas

Salary Range:

Minimum pay is $1200 per credit for those without a terminal degree and $1300 per credit for those with a terminal degree

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Benefits Information: 

For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications should include the following documents:

• Cover letter detailing applicable courses to teach, qualifications for the position and courses, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Two professional references with contact information including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses

If contacted for an interview, the Department will request, if appropriate, evidence of successful teaching, e.g., sample syllabi, student course evaluations, and anonymous student work with feedback.

The Department reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).