Lecturers, Political Science

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Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Within the discipline for courses in Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science, at Rutgers University‑Camden seeks new lecturers for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Winter 2026 and/or Summer 2026 semesters to teach in various topics within the discipline. The instructor will present course material during the assigned course times, hold office hours, administer exams, assign grades, and coordinate any other requirements related to the course instruction.

Position Status:
Part Time

Posting Number: 25FA0376

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Qualifications

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a master’s degree or J.D. in relevant field, PhD. in Political Science preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University‑Camden is a diverse, research‑intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach.

A U.S. Department of Education‑designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers‑Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University‑Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities.

Recently, Rutgers‑Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers‑Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences
, University College
, and the Graduate School
.

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