Posted: Oct 7, 2025

Adjunct Professor of Critical Reading & Writing

Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ

Application Deadline: N/A

Adjunct Professor of Critical Reading & Writing

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 202300283

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: HGS

Opening Date: 10/6/2025

Closing Date

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

Part-time Critical Reading and Writing Adjunct to teach Critical Reading and Writing 101 and Critical Reading and Writing 102, Ramapo's equivalent to Composition and Rhetoric or First-Year Writing. A faculty member's regular instructional schedule may include, as College needs dictate, day classes and evening classes. Adjuncts are hired on an as needed basis.

Compensation: Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Semesters- $2,100 per credit

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree with relevant teaching experience required. Background or coursework in Comp/Rhet., English, or Creative Writing strongly preferred.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning and international and intercultural understanding. Ramapo is also committed to fostering a community that inspires a culture of inclusivity. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings and other programs. Ramapo's environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, and respectful of freedom of expression.

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