Recruitment/Posting Title Fall 2025 Part-Time Instructor, Political Science
Department SASN - Political Science
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Fall 2025 semester to teach political science surveys or upper-level courses focused on specific themes or topics. 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 25FA0141
Posting Open Date 02/20/2025
Posting Close Date 01/05/2026
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in political science or other closely related area required. Master’s degree, Ph.D., J.D., or other terminal degree strongly preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must. Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. 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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Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/244800
Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
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