Academic Instructor

Overview Position Details: Part-Time Instructor, Academic Foundations, Fall 2026 at Rutgers University-Newark. Department: Academic Foundations Center. Posting Summary: The Academic Foundations Center, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for Fall 2026 to teach College Algebra Support, and/or Service Learning courses. 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 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. Responsibilities Prepare course material and create a course syllabus. Present course material during assigned times and hold office hours for students. Respond to student e-mails and provide timely feedback on assessments. Conduct and grade assignments, exams, and other assessments; submit final grades. Deliver instruction in multiple formats (in-person, online, hybrid, remote) as required by the department. Qualifications 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required; demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired. Position Details Position Status: Part Time Posting Number: 26FA0451 Posting Open Date: 05/05/2026 Posting Close Date: 05/31/2026 Salary and Benefits Salary: Minimum of $2,777 per credit Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Benefits may include medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs; retirement benefits; educational benefits for employees and dependents; life insurance; and employee discount programs. Posting Details and Additional Information Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting: Campus: Rutgers University-Newark City: Newark State: NJ Location Details: See posting for specifics Pre-employment and Compliance Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: If employment commences during Flu Season, vaccination against Seasonal Influenza may be required unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Non-compliance may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination. Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr