Part-Time Instructor, Urban Education, Spring 2026
About The Position
The Department of Urban Education, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Spring 2026 semester to teach education surveys or upper-level courses focused on specific themes or topics. The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including, but not limited to, preparing course material; creating and posting a course syllabus; presenting material during the assigned course times; holding office hours and providing appropriate out-of-class time for students; responding to student e-mails; conducting and grading assessments of students through assignments, exams, and other means, in a timely manner; and submitting final grades. Course appointments may require instruction during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, off-campus, online, hybrid, remotely, or any combination of these, based on the academic needs of the department, based on the academic needs of the department/unit.
Requirements
- Master's degree required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- preparing course material
- creating and posting a course syllabus
- presenting material during the assigned course times
- holding office hours and providing appropriate out-of-class time for students
- responding to student e-mails
- conducting and grading assessments of students through assignments, exams, and other means, in a timely manner
- submitting final grades
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
