Instructor - Summer Session Undergraduate Program in Digital Communication, Information, and Media; Summer

Position: Instructor - Summer Session for the Undergraduate Program in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (Summer 2026)
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Instructor - Summer Session for the Undergraduate Program in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (Summer 2026) Department School Communicatn & Info Sci Salary Details minimum $2777 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

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

* 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

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Posting Summary

The School of Communication and Information seeks part-time lecturers for its undergraduate program in Digital Communication, Information, 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 26FA0094 Posting Open Date 02/06/2026 Posting Close Date 08/15/2026

Qualifications

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 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment 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: .edu

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Posting Details

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