Lecturer, Educational Psychology

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Fall Semester 2026:
Lecturer, Educational Psychology

A minimum of $2,777 per credit.

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.

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

The Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education, invites applications for Lecturer (formerly Part Time Lecturers) teaching positions in the department of Educational Psychology during the Fall 2026 Semester, September 1, 2026 through December 22, 2026.

Successful applicants will instruct undergraduate or graduate level courses in at least one of the following content areas:

• School Counseling and Counseling Psychology
• College Student Affairs and Higher Education
• Educational Psychology:
  Learning & Cognition and/or Human Development
• Gifted Education
• Special Education
• Educational Statistics, Measurement, and/or Evaluation

Courses will be offered in a range of modalities beyond traditional settings, including hybrid and online formats. Course appointments are in the New Brunswick area, as well as, hybrid/online format.

Part Time

25FA0514

02/16/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

Masters Degree Required.

Doctorate Degree Preferred.

Applicants with other degrees from an accredited institution will be considered. Some prior teaching experience and/or work experience relevant to the areas listed above.

The GSE consistently ranks among America’s best graduate schools of education. We’ve extended our track record once again, with U.S. News & World Report naming the GSE to its list of the nation’s to graduate schools of education. Respected faculty, innovative academic programs, groundbreaking research, and extensive service have established the GSE among the best graduate schools in the nation.

Since 1923, Rutgers’ Graduate School of Education ( GSE ) has been a national leader in preparing educators who create effective and equitable learning and in supporting researchers who discover the new knowledge that strengthens and advances their endeavors. As a professional school within Rutgers, a premier public research university and New Jersey’s state university, the GSE is uniquely positioned to offer rigorous master’s and doctoral degree programs as well as research-based professional education for teachers, administrators, and other education leaders.

Instructors are expected to attend orientation, submit syllabus, respond to student emails and submit grades as per contract.

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• * Do you have a Masters Degree or…