Summer Session Instructor - Leadership Skills Minor

Position: Summer Session 26 Instructor - Leadership Skills Minor
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Summer Session 26 Instructor - Leadership Skills Minor Department Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* 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

Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension seeks academics or highly qualified practitioners to add to our talented pool of Coadjutant instructors. Successful candidates will assume responsibility for the selected course(s) in our undergraduate Leadership Skills and/or Non-Profit Minors. Online teaching opportunities are available for the upcoming semester.

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Position Status Part Time Posting Number 26FA0129 Posting Open Date 02/11/2026 Posting Close Date 02/24/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree with two years teaching experience; doctoral or other terminal degree preferred.

Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty.

Although not required, online teaching experience using CANVAS preferred.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Two years teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

Microsoft Office Suite, CANVAS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

All teaching positions require the instructor to be present on campus to meet with students, attend faculty meetings, etc. as needed.

Overview

Employers consistently report leadership as a key skill that is increasingly important in the workplace and increasingly difficult to find among job applicants. Prospective employees with knowledge and experience in leadership have an important competitive edge over others. Students who obtain a Minor in Leadership Skills/Non-Profit Leadership will have that edge, setting them apart from other students in their career search.

Through the Minors in Leadership Skills/Non-Profit Leadership, students will develop and hone their knowledge and skills in critical areas including group processes, team dynamics, ethics, conflict management, communication and advocacy. Students will develop a personal leadership philosophy, apply critical thinking skills, and hone their leadership style. Whether students continue on to graduate school, enter the workforce, or choose another path, they will have the knowledge, perspective and skills to make a leadership contribution in their future endeavors.

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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Applicants should be able to provide names and contact information for at least three references upon request. All teaching positions require the instructor to be present on campus to meet with students, attend faculty meetings, etc. as needed.

Quick Link to Posting  Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Cook Campus for student meetings; coursework online

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

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…