St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Positions

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Adjunct Faculty in Art History

The Institution 

St. John’s established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

Commitment to Inclusion 

A dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.  As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Division/Department Information

The MA Museum Administration program in the Department of Art and Design at St. John’s University invites applications for an adjunct professor to teach one of our most popular elective courses, “The Museum as Learning Environment,” in the spring 2026 semester. This face-to-face course is offered one evening per week from 5:00-7:00 pm at either our Queens campus (1000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439) or at our Manhattan campus (101 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003)—whichever is most convenient to the schedule/commute of the person we hire for this position. The course is offered every other spring, so this hire will likely be asked to teach the program in future years, if they are interested, presuming our students find the course fulfills the program’s/the student’s learning goals. Founded in 2015, the 36-credit MA Museum Administration degree combines academic rigor and hands-on practical experience to a small but group of top notch students, who enter the program with a wide range of academic backgrounds as top undergraduates from around the country—some of whom already have museum experience as well as the goal of obtaining a position in the field of museum education and interpretation. Students from our partner programs, the MA Public History and the MLS Library Information Sciences, sometimes enroll in this course as well.

Responsibilities

“The Museum as Learning Environment” introduces students to the wide panoply of knowledge, expertise, and job opportunities available and applied in different Museum Education departments. This class encompasses alerting students to the way that different museum education departments are structured and providing relevant readings and assignments that educate students in the range of responsibilities performed by museum educators at various levels, ranging from in-gallery teaching; past and current interpretative methodologies used by museum educators;  academic and other programming; and curriculum creation/delivery to school teachers and students at every level from K-12 to college, graduate students, families, groups, and life-long learners.  

The adjunct faculty teaching “The Museum as Learning Environment” is responsible for creating the course syllabus and is encouraged to build in visits/assignments that require students to visit museums, including behind-the-scenes visits to museum education departments. With the advanced permission of the program director, (who also oversees the budget available for honoraria),  the instructor of this course may invite several guest lecturers/colleagues from the field to speak in the classroom (or via ZOOM) about their jobs and career paths and also answer students questions about current practices at the cutting edge of the field, including those concerning new uses of technology; ethical questions at the forefront of the field; and trajectories of career advancement among other topics.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will hold a master's degree or a Ph.D. and have demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate level. Those who work/have worked in museum education departments will be prioritized in our review process.

Application Process

Submit here a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a teaching statement and/or sample syllabi.   

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.  

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $1,850 per credit. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.  

*Important Note – St. John’s is NOT a E-Verify Employer  

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events  

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Adjunct Faculty Position

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in St. John’s College is seeking candidates for an adjunct faculty position to teach introductory courses in mathematics and machine learning. 
 
St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.  
 
A dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

Responsibilities

Once assigned a course or courses, adjunct faculty are expected to: 

• Prepare and distribute a course outline to students in accordance with the course syllabus at the start of the semester.
• Develop instructional materials (lectures, readings, assignments, exams, projects, etc.) that will achieve the learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.
• Evaluate student performance throughout the semester and provide periodic and constructive feedback to students in a reasonable amount of time.
• Be available to engage with students outside the classroom by email or face-to-face communication.
• Evaluate student performance and post final grades for each student within the timeframe required by the Provost's Office and be available for two weeks after the semester concludes to discuss final grades with students by email.
• Promptly respond to requests for information before, during, and after the course, as required by the Department Chair and the St. John’s College Dean's Office. 

Qualifications

A master's degree or higher in the discipline or a related field is required. 

According to CBA 14.04a, minimum adjunct stipend floors for 2025-26 are as follows:
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the minimum credit hour rate for adjunct faculty members shall be as follows:
Adjunct Professor $2,150
Adjunct Associate Professor $1,950
Adjunct Assistant Professor $1,850
Adjunct Instructor $1,750

Application Process 

Please submit your CV and letter of interest by applying here.
Questions can be directed to:

Contact person:

David Rosenthal
Professor and Chair
Dept. of Mathematics & Computer Science
E-mail: [email protected] 

Department Information

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers several programs: BS and BA in Mathematics, BS in Computing and Machine Learning, BS in Financial Mathematics, MA in Applied Mathematics, Computing, and Machine Learning, and MS in Computational Biology and Biostatistics.

The Department is located at: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439

You can find information about our faculty and their research interests here: https://www.stjohns.edu/offices-departments/mathematics-and-computer-science.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.