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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the history of Seton Hall University?

Seton Hall University is a Catholic diocesan university under the Archdiocese of Newark and one of the country’s leading Catholic universities. It was founded in 1856 by Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, and named after his aunt, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. Seton Hall is home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers more than 90 rigorous majors. Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.

2. Where is Seton Hall University located?

Seton Hall's 58-acre main campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, only 14 miles from Manhattan. The University's nationally ranked School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. Our new Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus, situated in the towns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, opened in July 2018. The IHS campus houses Seton Hall's College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.

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3. What is Seton Hall University’s Mission Statement?

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment, it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

The Adjunct Position

4. What is an adjunct faculty member?

Adjunct faculty are part-time faculty that are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the schools/colleges. Seton Hall accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants interested in teaching on a part-time basis. Seton Hall University values offering innovative courses, especially as it strives to bring state of the future academic experiences to all its students. We also look for professionals who may be able to teach in our Continuing Education division.

5. What are the minimum requirements to be considered to serve as an adjunct professor?

For those teaching in the undergraduate programs, minimum requirements are generally a master’s degree; in a few select areas, less than a master’s degree may be considered if the applicant has sufficient work experience and/or industry credentials. Teaching experience is preferred. For teaching in certain graduate programs, a master’s degree is required.  For the law school a J.D. is required.

6. When would adjunct faculty be expected to teach?

We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times during the academic year, during the fall, spring and summer semesters. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of two classes per semester, but most teach only one. The array of courses offered, as well as when they are offered, are driven by our students’ needs and programmatic requirements. Sometimes after registration is completed, we learn that a given class may not run, generally we try to give an adjunct faculty member as much advance notice as possible.

7. What courses would adjunct faculty be hired to teach?

Seton Hall University hires adjunct faculty to teach in all of our academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Adjunct faculty members can express their interest to teach in more than one discipline and in both graduate and undergraduate programs.

8. What types of classes do adjunct faculty teach?

We offer in-classroom, online and hybrid courses. Certain programs are taught off site, away from the South Orange campus. The type of classes offered are determined by the respective academic departments, and approved by the colleges.

9. What is the typical class size?

Seton Hall University values an academic experience that engages our students. Typically, students work on projects, prepare many written assignments, make presentations, and the like. Given our desire for high engagement in the classroom, the average class size for undergraduate students is 18, and for graduate students is 11.

Compensation and Obligations

10. What is the average compensation for adjunct faculty?

Compensation for adjunct faculty is dependent on several factors, including the highest level of degree earned, the type and depth of professional experiences, and the level of course being taught.

11. Are there any other advantages to serving as an adjunct faculty member?

Adjunct faculty members enjoy free membership to Seton Hall’s recreation center, including its fitness center and pool. They also receive a 10% discount at the bookstore, employee discount to season tickets to our sporting events and all voluntary benefits. We also encourage adjunct faculty to take advantage of the full intellectual life here at Seton Hall, with its array of lectures and speakers from a wide range of disciplines – law, diplomacy, religion, journalism, history, the sciences, nursing, and the list continues. Adjuncts can also take the many technology courses that are offered and are welcome to participate in all of the University’s celebratory events. Adjunct faculty members have access to the Library, both on campus and remotely.

12. What training is offered to adjunct faculty?

Information Technology offers an array of technology-based courses and each of our schools/colleges offer training at the college/department levels to help assist all faculty members. Seton Hall University requires all its faculty members to receive equal employment opportunity training (EEO), sexual harassment training and Title IX training.

13. What are the parking fees and regulations?

Like most universities, a convenient parking space is a premium commodity for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Our Public Safety and Security Officers monitor all parking lots throughout the University to ensure that vehicles are in compliance with all rules and regulations. Our goal is to ensure that parking spaces are available for those who have permits. The reduced fee for adjunct faculty is $90 on the South Orange Campus and $146.90 on the Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus. All parking permits must be paid through Payroll Deduction only. More information can be found here »

14. Can I expect to hear back from Seton Hall University about teaching as an adjunct faculty member?

As noted in Question 8, the University’s staffing needs are determined by the needs of our students. Class schedules begin to take shaped about five months before the start of a given semester. Even so, unanticipated enrollments, as well as personnel changes, can result in a need for an adjunct faculty member with very little notice given to that person. For now, each department chair will keep adjunct resumes on file and draw from these as circumstances warrant.

15. Is it possible to secure a full-time teaching position at Seton Hall University?

Full-time staffing needs depend upon enrollments and curriculum needs, including accreditation requirements. All tenure-track positions are publicly advertised and interested applicants can apply for these positions. Consult our Employment Opportunities page for more information »