William Paterson University·Wayne, New Jersey
Develop relevant syllabi and deploy course content for graduate courses. Provide consistent support and guidance to students through teaching and mentoring.
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.
William Paterson University is a purpose-driven, proudly diverse community—designated as both a public Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution—committed to creating transformative academic, professional, and personal experiences as a powerhouse of progress. We foster a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community, and we are recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Forbes’ Best Employers by State, 2025 Great College to Work For, and honored with the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award.
Our 1,000 dedicated staff members enjoy competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, tuition support, and strong opportunities for internal promotion. Situated on a scenic suburban campus just 20 miles from New York City, WP offers a diverse, inclusive environment where your contributions fuel student success, economic and social mobility, and community engagement. Together, we empower our students through intentional, holistic support within flexible, innovative, and inclusive settings—preparing graduates to thrive professionally and personally, and to lead with a commitment to progress in New Jersey and beyond.
a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes’ prestigious “Best Employers by State” list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State’s list this year. Here is the link [https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/] to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees.
William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series.
Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey – just 20 miles from New York City – our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University’s roles are filled by promotions from within. We’re not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.
Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.
William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership & Professional Studies.
Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.
Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.
The Department of Educational Leadership and Professional Studies (ELPS) offers graduate study for education professionals who wish to enhance their careers with advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements.
The ELPS Department offers a variety of programs designed to meet graduate students’ personal and professional goals, which may include, but is not limited to educational research, teaching, supervising, and providing leadership as directors, principals, librarians, or curriculum specialists at all levels of instruction: elementary, secondary, and higher education. Courses are offered on campus, online, and in hybrid format.
For more information about the department, please visit https://www.wpunj.edu/coe/departments/elps/index.html [https://www.wpunj.edu/coe/departments/elps/index.html]
• Doctorate in Education or a related field
New employees - $2100/CREDIT
Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT
This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/ [https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/]
Invitation to apply
Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv.
Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.
General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu [talent@wpunj.edu] . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.
Click here [https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/] to view the total rewards of working at WP
William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.
William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit University Facts [http://https://www.wpunj.edu/about-us/university-facts.html]
An earned Master’s or Doctorate in Education or a related field is required. Preferred qualifications include one or more years of teaching experience in higher education and experience with multiple teaching modalities.
Market context
In New Jersey, adjunct faculty roles in Educational Leadership and Professional Studies often draw interest from candidates with graduate credentials and prior higher education teaching experience. Competition can be stronger when programs need instructors who can teach in multiple modalities and support leadership-focused coursework. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show graduate preparation, teaching versatility, and any experience with educational leadership.