Part-Time Instructor, Academic Foundations

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Part-Time Instructor, Academic Foundations, Spring 2027

Department:
Academic Foundations Center

Salary Details:
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

The Academic Foundations Center, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for Spring 2027 to teach College Algebra Support, and/or Service Learning courses.

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.

Position Status:
Part Time

Posting Number: 26FA0865

Posting Open Date: 10/07/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/05/2026

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Master's degree with two to three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of course content required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must. Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired.

Overview: RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city.

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Campus:
Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus:
Rutgers University-Newark

City:
Newark

State: NJ

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

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