Lecturer (Fall 2026

Lecturer (Fall 2026)

The School of Public Affairs and Administration invites applications for lecturer faculty to teach a variety of public and nonprofit management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels during Fall 2026. The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including 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, on evenings, on weekends, or online.

Position status:
Part Time

Minimum education and experience:
Faculty are expected to have graduated from a Masters or PhD program in Public Administration or an affiliated field. Candidates with a Masters degree should also possess significant experience as a practitioner in the subject matter. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated evidence of past teaching effectiveness and considerable professional experience in public or nonprofit sectors.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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; life insurance coverage; and employee discounts programs.

Equal employment opportunity statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.