Part-Time Instructor, Anthropology

Posting Summary

The Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences, is seeking a part-time instructor for the Spring 2026 semester to teach a 200-level course:
Anthropology of the Middle East.

The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including, but not limited to, preparing course material; creating and posting a course syllabus; presenting material during the assigned course times; holding office hours and providing appropriate out-of-class time for students; responding to student e-mails; conducting and grading assessments of students through assignments, exams, and other means, in a timely manner;

and submitting final grades. Course appointments may require instruction during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, off-campus, online, hybrid, remotely, or any combination of these, based on the academic needs of the department, based on the academic needs of the department/unit.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 PM (time is fixed)

Part Time

A minimum of $2777 per credit

• 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

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ

Minimum

Education and Experience:

MA or ABD /PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field; prior teaching experience preferred

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

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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 & including termination.

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• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy