Fall 2026 Adjunct for Environmental Studies

The College of New Jersey • Ewing Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of New Jersey's Environmental Studies program is seeking a dynamic adjunct instructor to teach one section of ENV 200: Introduction to Environmental Studies in Fall 2026 (August 22 to December 12, 2026). This course is designed to introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of environmental issues and provide students with an introductory level of familiarity with a range of disciplines, including ecology, environmental science, policy, economics, ethics, and social justice. Students will learn to develop, compare, and integrate the key concepts and methods from multiple disciplinary perspectives and apply them to specific environmental issues and topics, including an applied, community-engaged learning project. This course is scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:50pm, in person on TCNJ campus in Ewing, NJ with a maximum enrollment of 34 students.

Requirements

• M.A. degree in Environmental Studies and prior college-level teaching experience with introductory courses in Environmental Studies/Science OR a specialization in Environmental Studies/Science and experience teaching college students.
• Must be within a reasonable distance of TCNJ's campus in Ewing, NJ.
• Must submit CV, letter of interest/teaching statement, and course evaluations if available.
• Must submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references.
• Successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or ABD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of ENV 200: Introduction to Environmental Studies in Fall 2026.
• Introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of environmental issues.
• Provide students with an introductory level of familiarity with a range of disciplines, including ecology, environmental science, policy, economics, ethics, and social justice.
• Teach students to develop, compare, and integrate key concepts and methods from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
• Guide students in applying concepts to specific environmental issues and topics, including an applied, community-engaged learning project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level