Part-Time Instructor, Biological Sciences

Position Information

| Recruitment/Posting Title | Part-Time Instructor, Biological Sciences, Spring 2027 |

| Department | Biological Sciences |

| Salary Details | A minimum of $2,777 per credit |

| Offer Information | 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. |

| 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

| Posting Summary | The Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Spring 2027 semester to teach biology surveys, recitations, laboratories, 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/unit.

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| Position Status | Part Time |

| Posting Number | 26FA0954 |

| Posting Open Date | 11/03/2026 |

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| Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related area required. Master's degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred. |

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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must. Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired. |

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| Overview | The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college.

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| Statement | |

| Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |

| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |

| City | Newark |

| State | NJ |

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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