Part-time Lecturers and Coadjutants Semester - Courses

Part-time Lecturers and Coadjutants for Spring 2026 Semester - Various Courses

Department:
Food Science

Salary: $2,777 per credit.

Posting

Summary:

The Department of Food Science in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is currently seeking Part-time Lecturers or Co-adjutants to teach or provide academic support for various undergraduate or graduate courses such as:
Food and Health;
Field to Table;
Food Process Engineering;
Current Issues in Food Science and Food Law;
Food Product Development;
Food Microbiology Lab;
Carbohydrates in Foods;
Nutragenomics & Nutraceuticals, and possibly others during the Spring 2026 semester.

Instructors will present course materials during assigned course times and non‑teaching co‑adjuncts will provide academic support. Other duties include holding office hours, administering exams, assigning grades and coordinating any other requirements related to course instruction. Applicants should specify which course is of primary interest.

Position Status:
Part Time

Posting Number: 25FA1169

Posting Open Date: 11/19/2025

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Interested candidates should have a degree in food science preferably at the MS or PhD level. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated evidence of past teaching effectiveness and experience.

Certifications/Licenses: n/a

Strong knowledge of MS Office applications. Must have authorization to work in the USA.

Campus:
Rutgers University‑New Brunswick. City:
New Brunswick, State: NJ. Address: 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

• 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

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination‑statement

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