Lecturer, SACJ; Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice

Lecturer, SACJ (Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice)

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Lecturer, SACJ (Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice)

Department
- Sociology, Anthropology & Crim

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 University-Camden, the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice Department (SACJ), is seeking lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in sociology, anthropology and criminal justice in Camden as well as off-campus programs in Mays Landing (Atlantic Cape Community College) and Blackwood (Camden County College) in Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 and/or Summer 2027. Lecturers will present course material during the assigned course times, hold office hours, administer exams, assign grades and coordinate any other requirements related to course instruction.

Applicants must indicate which courses they are interested in teaching and explain in a cover letter how they are qualified to teach the course.

Position Status
- Part Time

Posting Number - 26FA0435

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Master's degree or higher.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. preferred.

Overview
- Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach.

A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities.

Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Statement
- The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Applicants must indicate which courses they are interested in teaching and explain in a cover letter how they are qualified to teach the course.