Course Assistants

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

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

A minimum of $33.33/hour.

Rutgers University-Camden, the School of Nursing ( SNC ), is hiring Course Assistants for the 2026- 2027 academic year. Course Assistants will be utilized in the SNC to assist in the student learning process and to promote student success each semester. Course Assistants may be hired to either assist the nursing faculty who teach didactic (theory) courses with administrative duties, to serve as subject matter tutors, or as lab and simulation support.

Applicants must possess the relevant clinical expertise and experience for the assigned courses.

Multiple positions available.

• Assist course professors in grading papers, case studies, discussion boards, ATI or educational resource submissions.
• Complete all administrative work in a timely manner, as needed by course professors.
• Keep regular, in-person or virtual office hours as outlined in contract.
• Oversee recitation sessions at the direction and request of course professors.
• Provide exam reviews at the direction and request of course professors.
• Provide small group and individual tutoring related to course content, test taking, and student success strategies.
• Provide classroom support, under direction of course professors, in lab and simulation spaces.
• When needed, proctor live exams (on campus).
• Act as a role model for professional nursing by communicating in a professional and timely manner with course professors, staff, and students.
• Submit a biweekly report of activity.

BSN + 2 years Nursing Experience Required; MSN preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is an important leader in nursing education,…