Adjunct Faculty - Department of Chemical Engineering

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The Department of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University is seeking adjunct faculty with a strong interest and qualified expertise in teaching chemical engineering courses, and in actively engaging our students. Rowan Chemical Engineering’s strengths include small class sizes, strong integration of classroom instruction with technological tools and active-learning activities, and strong student-faculty interactions. We therefore seek outstanding candidates with strong pedagogy principles that promote a student’s success and well-being. We value candidates who promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have earned at least a Master of Science degree, preferably a PhD, in Chemical Engineering and preferably some demonstrated experience in teaching. 

The appointment is part-time, non tenure-track, with renewable contracts, based on performance, departmental needs and university and budgetary approvals.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

For full consideration, applications should include the below listed items:

1. a cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant’s interest in the position
2. current and detailed CV,
3. unofficial graduate transcripts 

Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis. 

Advertised: Jun 19 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 30 2027 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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