Economics Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Economics Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026 Campus Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield Department Economics/Govern./History Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Adjunct Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description • Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned. • Faculty member must possess a willingness to teach in person and/or be certified to teach online. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible. • Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses. • Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible. • Meets all scheduled class meetings. • Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner. • Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office. • Submits grades per published deadline. • Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning. • Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes. • Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention. • Adheres to College policies and procedures. Education Requirements • Master's Degree in the discipline required unless otherwise specified. • Some teaching experience is required. • Unofficial college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview. Additional official transcripts must be submitted to Human Resources upon hire. Experience • Teaching experience at the community college level. Competencies and Skills Required • Certification or license as needed and appropriate. • Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates. • Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques. • Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum. • Knowledge of competency-based education. • Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students. • Fundamental competency in the use of information technology. • Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes. • Commitment to continual professional growth and development. • Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline. Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Salary Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ================ Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Terms of Employment Part time. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date 01/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What is your highest level education obtained? High School Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate Degree * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field. (Open Ended Question) * If you heard of this employment opportunity from another web site or another source not listed in question number one, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field. (Open Ended Question) * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting on UCC.edu Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting) Personal Referral Agency Referral Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger) Linked-in Facebook NJ.com HigherEdJobs.com HERC.org Other Website Not Listed Other Source Not Listed * Do you have two (2) years of teaching experience or equivalent? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire) Optional Documents recblid yy6mvp0jgtljru8k9yktn265oi2ilz