Professional development funding is available for eligible adjunct faculty to support research and professional growth. The University has allocated $10,000 annually to assist adjunct faculty who have completed at least four (4) semesters of employment and remain eligible to teach in the following semester.
These funds may be used for activities such as:
- Conducting research for scholarly publications
- Attending or presenting at regional or national conferences
- Creating or completing artistic works
The application period is now open! Applications must be submitted online by:
- Fall Semester Deadline: October 15 at 4:30pm
- Spring Semester Deadline: February 15 at 4:30pm
A committee (with two individuals selected by Local 6025 and one individual selected by the University) will review applications based on the proposal’s alignment with the instructor’s professional development goals. Proposals will be evaluated based on the relevance of the proposed goals and outcomes to instructional responsibilities.
Funding decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Have completed four or more semesters of employment at Montclair State University as an adjunct
- Be an active adjunct faculty member at the time of your application
- Be eligible to teach in the subsequent semester
- Have received satisfactory student survey reports
To complete your application, you will need to have ready the following documents to upload:
- A proposal (250-750 words)
- A pdf file of at least two student survey reports
- A resume or CV
- Describe the research or professional development you are engaging in and how it will support your work as an adjunct faculty professor. Proposals will be evaluated based on the relevance of the proposed goals and outcomes to instructional responsibilities. Include an explanation of how you derived your budget request, which you will be asked to detail in a subsequent question.
The proposal should also include:
- A listing of the courses you have taught over the last four semesters
- An evaluative statement about your teaching
Spring application will be available in January 2026.
The Adjunct Research and Professional Development Fund was established through a Letter of Agreement with Adjunct Union/Local 6025.
Last Modified: Monday, December 1, 2025 6:07 pm
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