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Adjunct Instructor of English
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What they do
An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$85,829 / year median in New Jersey
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Sussex County Community College seeks an adjunct to teach English Composition I (first year writing course) for our Fall 2026 semester. Instructors are needed for two three credit courses on Mondays and Wednesdays starting on September 9, 2026. The courses available are in-person on campus at our Newton location. All instructors are responsible for teaching their assigned courses using a departmentally established course outline based on the master syllabus and assessing the course learning outcomes on the syllabus. Qualified candidates must have a master s degree in English from a regionally accredited institution. Prior teaching experience at the community college level is strongly preferred. The Learning Management System (LMS) that we use is Canvas. Prior knowledge of Canvas or a similar learning platform is preferred. Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency requirement based on critical need or hardship.