Lecturer; Plant Science

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

Salary Details Salary per Credit (Minimum rate of pay is $2,777 per credit for this role.)

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 Department of Plant Biology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences invites applicants for Lecturer positions on the New Brunswick/Cook Campus for Spring 2027. The position will be responsible for teaching two courses in the fields of Plant Physiology and Intro to Ethnobotany.

Demonstrated background knowledge in these fields is required, and teaching experience at the undergraduate level, including laboratory instruction, is preferred.

The successful incumbent will report to the Undergraduate Program in Plant Science and Department Chair, and will be required to administer and instruct the course, including a laboratory component that corresponds with lecture material in plant physiology. Both courses are anticipated to be offered in-person.

Position Status Part Time

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10/21/2026

PhD in related field is preferred; MS is required. Demonstrated knowledge or expertise in plant physiology and ethnobotany, and prior teaching experience are required.

Knowledge and experience using laboratory equipment associated with plant physiology experiments is preferred.

Plant Physiology represents requirements within the Plant Science undergraduate major.

59 Dudley Road – Foran Hall, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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