Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Ramapo College of New Jersey is hiring an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies and Sustainability to teach various topics in the field. Candidates should possess a terminal graduate degree, with a Ph.D preferred. This position is adjunct and on an as-needed basis, located at the Mahwah, NJ campus. The college emphasizes individualized, student-centered learning and has a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Position Title: Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies and Sustainability

Location:

Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 202300032

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: SSHS

Opening Date: 04/21/2023

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ADJ

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

JOB SUMMARY:

Ramapo College of New Jersey is accepting applications for an adjunct professor of Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Candidates should expect to teach topics within environment and sustainability, however there may be options for topics related to their specialization. Adjuncts are hired on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a terminal graduate degree (i.e., M.A., M.S., JD, etc.), but a Ph.D is preferred.
Supplemental Information

EEO STATEMENT:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Address: 505 Ramapo Valley Road

Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430

Phone: 2016847782

Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo?

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