Fall Semester 2026: Lecturer, Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration

Fall Semester 2026: Lecturer, Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, a concise statement of prior teaching appointment, and the names and contact information for three references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until positions for the Fall 2026 semester are filled. Position Information Recruitment Title: Fall Semester 2026: Lecturer, Educational Theory, Policy & Adm Department: Education Theory, Policy & Adm Position Status: Part Time Posting Number: 25FA0512 Posting Open Date: 02/12/2026 Location Course appointments will be held in the New Brunswick area and may be conducted in hybrid or online formats. Responsibilities Instructors will teach undergraduate or graduate level courses in social and philosophical foundations of education, educational policy, social studies education, and/or educational leadership. Potential courses include history of education, philosophy of education, gender in education, race, ethnicity and inequality, urban education, sociology of education, public school finance, policy analysis, school leadership, and queer issues in schools. Instructors are expected to attend orientation, submit syllabi, respond to student emails, and submit grades according to contract terms. Qualifications Minimum Education: Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred Doctoral candidates may be considered Current or past experience working in a P‑12 educational setting preferred Demonstrated competence in teaching, curriculum design, and student engagement Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching in higher education Experience in online or hybrid education Experience working with adult learners Compensation Minimum salary is $2,777 per credit. Final salary may be adjusted based on qualifications, experience, departmental or grant funding, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and 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 Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of Professional References (contact info) Teaching Interests Optional Documents Writing Sample 1 Unofficial Transcript Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rutgers University is an equal employment opportunity institution and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. See the Non‑Discrimination Statement at Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1, applicants who begin employment during the flu season may be required to provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination. Failure to provide proof or obtain a medical or religious exemption may result in rescission of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University