Adjunct Faculty - School of Arts & Humanities, American Studies

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<p><strong>Campus Location:</strong> Main Campus (Galloway)</p> <p><strong>Department:</strong> School of Arts and Humanities</p> <p><strong>Salary Information:</strong> SFT Adjunct Rate $2,100 per credit</p> <p><strong>Work Hours: </strong>Varies</p> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: none; height: 390px" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 78px"> <td style="width: 100%; border-style: none none solid; border-color: #33A8FF; height: 78px"> <p><span style="color: #33A8FF"><strong>Brief Job Overview/Summary</strong></span></p> <p>The School of Arts & Humanities is expanding its pool of qualified adjunct (part-time) instructors. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that include teaching assignments during days and evenings. Services are contracted on a semester/term basis.<br><br>The American Studies Program at Stockton University is seeking applicants to teach graduate-level courses in American Studies with an emphasis in interdisciplinary and applied humanities. Area of expertise is open but may include Africana Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology or Anthropology.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 78px"> <td style="width: 100%; border-style: none none solid; border-color: #33A8FF; height: 78px"> <p><span style="color: #33A8FF"><strong>Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #333333">The Master of Arts in American Studies Program at Stockton University seeks a qualified adjunct instructor to teach AMST 5009 – Worlds of Moby-Dick on Mondays from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, in a replacement capacity. This course is scheduled for Fall 2026 in an online synchronous modality.<br><br>The ideal candidate will be able to provide interdisciplinary context for Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, examining subjects such as freedom and slavery, consumption and commodities, nineteenth-century American religion, politics, culture, and intellectual history. Candidates will also be considered who can effectively teach a broad range of American Studies topics using diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of American culture. Consideration will be given to scholarly and pedagogical approaches that support the program's commitment to applied, integrative, and interdisciplinary research in American and transnational literature, history, philosophy, politics, sociology, anthropology, and related fields.<br><br>Successful candidates may be considered for future teaching opportunities in the program.<br><br>Please visit the Stockton M.A. in American Studies website (https://stockton.edu/graduate/american-studies.html) for additional information about our program and course offerings.<br><br>Adjunct instructors are expected to:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #333333">Teach graduate courses as scheduled</span></li> <li><span style="color: #333333">Access student work and provide timely feedback</span></li> <li><span style="color: #333333">Use Blackboard (the Learning Management System) to support teaching and assessment</span></li> <li><span style="color: #333333">Support Stockton University's strong student-centered vision and mission<br></span></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 78px"> <td style="width: 100%; border-style: none none solid; border-color: #33A8FF; height: 78px"> <p><span style="color: #33A8FF"><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of American culture, history, literature, and/or related interdisciplinary fields</li> <li>Ability to teach and mentor graduate students in discussion-based seminar settings</li> <li>Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches to research, analysis, and interpretation</li> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li> <li>Ability to use instructional technologies, including learning management systems, to support student learning</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 78px"> <td style="width: 100%; border-style: none none solid; border-color: #33A8FF; height: 78px"> <p><span style="color: #33A8FF"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in American Studies or a related discipline</li> <li>Relevant teaching experience in the subject area at the collegiate level (or exceptional professional experience in a closely related field)</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 78px"> <td style="width: 100%; border-style: none none solid; border-color: #33A8FF; height: 78px"> <p><span style="color: #33A8FF"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. in American Studies or a related discipline</li> <li>Experience teaching graduate-level courses</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Screening Information:<br><span style="background-color: #FFFF00">The job will be posted continuously to expand Stockton University’s pool of qualified Adjunct (part-time) instructors. Screening of applications are completed when open positions become available.</span></strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong><br>To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.<br><br>Only electronic applications will be accepted. <em><strong>Please complete the online application and include </strong><strong>the name, phone number and email of three professional references within the application </strong><strong>in addition to the following required documents listed below.</strong></em> All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. </p> <ul> <li>A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments</li> <li>Current resume or curriculum vitae</li> <li>Unofficial Graduate transcripts</li> </ul>

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