Instructor - Summer Sessions 's Program in Communication and Media; Summer

Position Details

• Recruitment/Posting
  
  Title:
  
  Instructor - Summer Sessions for the Master's Program in Communication and Media (Summer 2026)
• Department: Communication
• Salary Details: minimum $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
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discounts programs

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• Posting
  
  Summary:
  
  The School of Communication and Information seeks part-time lecturers for its master's program in Communication and Media. Please see the description of our program at  and the list of courses we offer at  Within your cover letter, please let us know which courses in our program you feel most prepared to teach. Please submit a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references.
  
  You may also upload any evidence of your teaching experience such as sample syllabi or course materials, results of student instructional ratings, or published work.
• Position Status: Part Time
• Posting Number: 26FA0091
• Posting Open Date: 02/06/2026
• Posting Close Date: 08/13/2026

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Masters degree preferred; doctoral degree welcome. Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Preferred Qualifications:
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 22,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct engaged research and teach in the areas of communication, information science and information technology, journalism, librarianship, media studies, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has about 2,500 enrolled students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two masters degrees, an interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs.

We value our culture of collegiality and work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: comminfo.rutgers.edu.

The Department of Communication is dedicated to advancing knowledge about communication and its practice in society. The department examines how meaning is created and negotiated in human interaction to address the personal, professional, and public communication challenges and opportunities posed by 21st century life. Our students become leaders in private, public and civil sectors by developing a deep and practical appreciation of how communication shapes the world in which we live.

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