Adjunct Instructor - K-12 Education Leadership Programs

Position Overview

The Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy in the College of Human Development, Culture and Media at Seton Hall University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach graduate courses focused on K-12 education leadership. Candidates should be dedicated to student success, excellence in teaching, and uphold values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration. Courses involve both hybrid and fully online delivery including in-person weekend sessions and asynchronous learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct one to two graduate-level courses each semester within K-12 education leadership programs.
• Deliver courses in hybrid formats combining on-campus weekend meetings and synchronous/asynchronous online components, as well as fully online formats throughout the academic terms.

Department and Institutional Context

The Department supports aspiring and current leaders by offering certificates, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees tailored to meet individual student goals in various leadership pathways, including P-12 education and other organizational settings. Seton Hall University is a doctoral research institution located in South Orange, New Jersey, close to New York City, hosting a diverse student body committed to ethical leadership and academic excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency and teaching capability in K-12 education leadership topics such as law, policy, finance, technology, curriculum, leadership theories, organizational theory, and research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods).
• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Doctorate degree in K-12 education leadership or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level.
• Proven record of teaching effectiveness and leadership experience.
• Familiarity with learning management systems like Blackboard and Canvas.

Compensation and Benefits

The minimum remuneration is $1200 per credit for candidates without a terminal degree and $1300 per credit for those possessing one. The position is exempt and includes eligibility for employee benefits and supplemental retirement plans offered by Seton Hall University.

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter specifying courses of interest, qualifications, and diversity commitment.
• Provide a CV or resume.
• Include two professional references with full contact details.
• If interviewed, candidates may be asked to submit teaching evidence such as syllabi and course evaluations.

Additional Information

The department conducts a rolling review of applications and promotes equal employment opportunity. The work environment is a general office setting with in-person teaching requirements. Physical demands align with standard academic roles.