Adjunct Faculty - School of Arts & Humanities, American Studies
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Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)
Department: School of Arts and Humanities
Salary Information: SFT Adjunct Rate $2,100 per credit
Work Hours: Varies
Brief Job Overview/Summary
The School of Arts & Humanities is expanding its pool of qualified adjunct (part-time) instructors. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that include teaching assignments during days and evenings. Services are contracted on a semester/term basis.
The American Studies Program at Stockton University is seeking applicants to teach graduate-level courses in American Studies with an emphasis in interdisciplinary and applied humanities. Area of expertise is open but may include Africana Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology or Anthropology.
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The Master of Arts in American Studies Program at Stockton University seeks a qualified adjunct instructor to teach AMST 5009 - Worlds of Moby-Dick on Mondays from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, in a replacement capacity. This course is scheduled for Fall 2026 in an online synchronous modality.
The ideal candidate will be able to provide interdisciplinary context for Herman Melville''s Moby-Dick, examining subjects such as freedom and slavery, consumption and commodities, nineteenth-century American religion, politics, culture, and intellectual history. Candidates will also be considered who can effectively teach a broad range of American Studies topics using diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of American culture. Consideration will be given to scholarly and pedagogical approaches that support the program''s commitment to applied, integrative, and interdisciplinary research in American and transnational literature, history, philosophy, politics, sociology, anthropology, and related fields.
Successful candidates may be considered for future teaching opportunities in the program.
Please visit the Stockton M.A. in American Studies website (https://stockton.edu/graduate/american-studies.html) for additional information about our program and course offerings.
Adjunct instructors are expected to:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Screening Information:
The job will be posted continuously to expand Stockton University's pool of qualified Adjunct (part-time) instructors. Screening of applications are completed when open positions become available.
How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include the name, phone number and email of three professional references within the application in addition to the following required documents listed below. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located on the Boardwalk, just steps from the beach. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971 and is planning its 50th anniversary. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu