Instructor - Summer Session Undergraduate Program in Digital Communication, Information

Overview

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 23,200 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) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments:
Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three masters degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,400 students each year, of whom 2,600 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world s largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers  vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is strongly committed to social engagement.

For more about the school see:
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• Posting Title
  :
  Instructor - Summer Session for the Undergraduate Program in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (Summer 2026)
• Department
  :
  School Communicatn & Info Sci
• Salary
  : minimum $2777 per credit
• Benefits
  :
  Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, including 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.
• Posting Summary
  :
  The School of Communication and Information seeks part-time lecturers for its undergraduate program in Digital Communication, Information, and Media. See our program at  and the list of courses at  Within your cover letter, please indicate which courses you feel most prepared to teach. Submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and names and contact information for at least three references.
  
  You may upload evidence of teaching experience such as sample syllabi or course materials, results of student instructional ratings, or published work.
• Position Status
  :
  Part Time
• Posting Number
  : 26FA0094
• Posting Open Date
  : 02/06/2026
• Posting Close Date
  : 08/15/2026

• Minimum Education and Experience
  :
  Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred; doctoral degree welcome. Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty.
• Certifications/Licenses
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• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Preferred Qualifications
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• Equipment Utilized
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• Physical Demands and Work Environment
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• Special Instructions to Applicants
• Quick Link to Posting
  : /268544
• Campus
  :
  Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus
  :
  College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
• City
  :
  New Brunswick
• State
  : NJ
• Location Details

• Pre-employment Screenings
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  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
• Immunization Requirements
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  See Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals. Vaccination proof may be required for Flu Season; exemptions may apply. Failure to provide proof or obtain an exemption may rescind an offer or lead to disciplinary action.

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