Overview
Part-Time Instructor, Arts, Culture & Media, Fall Jobs in Newark, USA at Rutgers University
Position: Part-Time Instructor, Arts, Culture & Media, Fall 2026
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Part-Time Instructor, Arts, Culture & Media, Fall 2026 Department Arts Culture & Media 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 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
Posting Summary
The Department of Arts, Culture and Media, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Fall 2026 semester to teach fine art, art history, graphic design, journalism, music, theater, and film and video production surveys, laboratories, studios, workshops, music instruction, upper-level courses, or graduate 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/unit.
Position Status Part Time Posting Number 26FA0492 Posting Open Date 05/19/2026 Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Master’s degree or Ph.D. 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.
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
The email address listed on the application will be used for all communication.
A syllabus for a course previously taught by the applicant should be included and uploaded under “Other Documents.”
Quick Link to Posting (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the…
Title: Part-Time Instructor, Arts, Culture & Media, Fall
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark, USA
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