Adjunct Faculty – Department of Teaching and Learning (Teaching for Equity and Justice M.Ed. program)
About The Position
Montclair State University is seeking Adjunct Faculty members for the Spring 2026 semester in the Department of Teaching and Learning’s Teaching for Equity and Justice M.Ed. program. The available courses are synchronous online: TLRN 505: Advanced Assessment Practices for Equitable Classrooms examines theories and practices of learning and assessment for a wide range of learners and needs. Students inquire into theories and models of learning, responsive pedagogical practice, assessment design, and strategies. The course explores evidence-based teaching practices in person and online, the multiple purposes of assessment, and how to design, construct, and modify assessments to maximize student learning and well-being. Coursework explicitly addresses using student assessment data to improve teaching. TLRN 590: Capstone Inquiry into Teaching and Learning for Equity and Justice provides instruction and support for conducting an inquiry into a genuine educational problem in students’ own instructional settings. The inquiry project brings together learning from students’ specialization and the M.Ed. core. Students learn to survey existing literature and situate a problem within a broader field of inquiry, select an appropriate methodology, and report findings accessibly. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills, and education match the University’s needs. The position is hourly and temporary. The stated annual salary range is $71,905.66–$75,985.55. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
Requirements
- Doctorate or master’s degree in a related field.
- Significant professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree.
- Prior higher education teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach an assigned synchronous online course in the Teaching for Equity and Justice M.Ed. program.
- For TLRN 505, engage students in inquiry into learning theories, responsive pedagogy, and assessment design and strategies.
- For TLRN 505, address evidence-based teaching in person and online, assessment purposes, assessment design and modification, and the use of student assessment data to improve teaching.
- For TLRN 590, instruct and support students in conducting inquiry into an educational problem in their own instructional setting.
- For TLRN 590, support students in reviewing and situating literature, selecting an inquiry methodology, and reporting findings accessibly.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
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Career Level
Mid Level
