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Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu.
Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Caldwell University offers the following benefits to part-time adjuncts that include:
Salary: $3,000.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “Managing New and Existing Brands” for the Department of Finance and Operations. The course runs Thursdays 7pm to 9:30 pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning October 26- December 23.
Master’s degree in Marketing, Ph.D. in Marketing field, or DBA, strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $3,000.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ Federal Taxation” for the Department of Finance and Operations. The course runs online for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st- October 18.
Master’s degree in Accounting plus CPA, D.B.A. or Ph.D. strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard. Submission of transcripts. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $3,000.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ Governmental Accounting” for the Department of Finance and Operations. The course runs Thursdays 7pm-9:30 pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning October 26th – December 13th.
Master’s degree in Accounting plus CPA, D.B.A. or Ph.D. strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ Cost Accounting” for the Department of Finance and Operations. The course runs Mondays and Wednesdays 3pm-4:15pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st.
Master’s degree in Accounting plus CPA, D.B.A. or Ph.D. strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $3,000.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “Strategic Human Resource Management ” for the Department of Leadership and Management. The course runs online for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st-October 18.
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Ph.D. in Human Resource Management field, or DBA, strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ Human Resource Management ” for the Department of Leadership and Management. The course runs Tuesdays 4:20 pm-6:50 pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st.
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Ph.D. in Human Resource Management field, or DBA, strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ From Self-Management to Leader” for the Department of Leadership and Management. The course runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm-2:15 pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st.
Master’s degree in Leadership or Management, Ph.D. in Leadership or Management field, or DBA, strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ Accounting for Healthcare Managers” for the Department of Leadership and Management. The course runs Mondays 7pm-9:30pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st.
Master’s degree in Accounting plus healthcare experience required, D.B.A. or Ph.D. strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,500.00 Annually
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “ Accounting I ” for the Department of Leadership and Management. The course runs Tuesdays 7pm-9:30pm for the Fall 2026 semester beginning August 31st.
Master’s degree in Accounting plus CPA, Ph.D., or DBA, strongly preferred. Higher education teaching experience required. Experience with BlackBoard.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 Annually
Caldwell University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an American Sign Language course during the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate must be able to teach all levels of ASL up to advanced intermediate.
Masters required along with the ability to teach higher level ASL courses and prior teaching experience.
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter specifying position, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information.
Salary: $2,505.00 Annually
Caldwell University seeks adjunct instructors to teach writing in the English Department for the Fall 2026 semester. We are looking to fill teaching positions in our first-year writing program, with sections of EN 101 The Process of Writing (developmental), and EN 111 College Writing (core curriculum), available. Instructors may have the opportunity to teach up to two sections of these courses. All courses will be taught in person on campus; the semester begins August 31st, 2026.
Course Description (EN 101: The Process of Writing): Offers intensive work in generating ideas, organization, style, and mechanics for the development of college-level writing. Admission by assignment. Does not fulfill core requirement in English.
Course Description (EN 111: College English): A writing intensive course that develops students’ college-level writing competence; writing is taught as a process that entails a series of revisions through the completion of several short assignments and longer expository essays. Includes preparation of a research paper and instruction in MLA style.
M.A. in literature, rhetoric/composition, or a related field required. Preference will be given to those who have prior experience teaching similar courses.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, cover letter, and a list of three professional references, including complete contact information. Please note: positions will be filled on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are found.
Salary: $2,505
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “General Psychology, Human Development, and Writing in Psychology” for the Department of Psychology. Course schedules are two days a week, either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. This in-person position is for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning August 31.
An advanced degree in psychology, counseling, education or related fields is required. Adjuncts may teach two courses per semester. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic liberal arts mission of the University.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 per course
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “Elementary and Intermediate Spanish courses” for the Department of Modern Languages. The course is for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning August 31st.
Teaching experience at the college level is required. The ability to teach French and/or Italian is a plus. Masters required, PhD is preferred.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
Salary: $2,505.00 per course
Caldwell University’s Department of Theology and Philosophy invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Introduction to Theology for the Fall 2026 semester, with potential to teach in future semesters based on departmental needs. The course “investigates basic Christian themes, particularly from a Catholic perspective: God, Jesus, Spirit, Salvation, Sacrament, Christian community.” We stress the importance of Catholic theology in this course. The class will be an on-campus course, and we have various days and times available for the successful candidate.
Application requirements:
Complete contact information for three professional references
A master’s degree in Theology is required. A Doctorate in Theology or a related field and prior teaching experience in a Theology program are preferred.
Salary: $2,505.00 per course
Caldwell University’s Department of Communication and Media Studies seeks Fall 2026 adjunct faculty in two areas.
Public Speaking. Public speaking and storytelling instructor with a professional background in media production and interviewing. Teach speechwriting and delivery alongside real-world presentation skills, including messaging, presence, pacing, and communicating to different audiences. Master’s degree preferred, but will accept a bachelor’s degree (communication, media, English, or related) with extensive professional communication experience. Should be able to teach speech organization, audience analysis, research and evidence, delivery (voice/body), and presentation visuals, and provide timely feedback and assess speeches using clear rubrics.
Multimedia Journalism. Digital-first journalism teaching experience focused on producing publishable stories for web and social, including scripting, shooting, editing, headlines, basic SEO, captions, and audience engagement, grounded in strong reporting and fact-checking. Master’s degree preferred, but will accept a bachelor’s degree with extensive professional journalism/communication experience. Demonstrated ability to teach reporting, interviewing, and verification, and to guide students in producing digital/multimedia stories using standard industry tools.
Application requirements for both positions:
Salary: $5,010.00 per course
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “Pediatric Clinical Nursing” for the Department of Nursing and Public Health. The clinical rotation is for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning August 31st.
Master of Science Degree in Nursing and current clinical experience required. A doctorate in Nursing or related fields is preferred. Prior teaching experience in a BSN program is also preferred. Current New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure is required. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the University.
Applicants must submit a resume along with a cover letter and a list of three professional references, including complete contact information.
Salary: $5,010.00 per course
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “Maternal Child Health Nursing” for the Department of Nursing and Public Health. The clinical rotation is for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning August 31st.
Masters of Science in Nursing is required for this position. Applicants must also have a current New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure as well as current clinical experience. A Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred. Prior teaching experience in a BSN program is also preferred. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the University.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submit transcripts.
Salary: $5,010.00 per course
Caldwell University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach “Medical Surg” for the Department of Nursing and Health Services. The clinical rotation is for the Fall 2026 semester, beginning August 31.
Masters of Science in Nursing is required for this position. Applicants must also have a current New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure as well as current clinical experience. A Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred. Prior teaching experience in a BSN program is also preferred. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the University.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter specifying position interest and qualifications, and a list of three professional references including complete contact information. Candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of teaching philosophy and submission of transcripts.
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