Course Assistant (Project Mentors) - Fall 2026
Rutgers University
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Job summary
Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2026 term. The role supports faculty by evaluating student progress, providing feedback, and helping ensure learning objectives are met within project timelines.
These positions are part-time and located at the Rutgers campus in Piscataway, NJ. Successful candidates will guide students and collaborate with instructors to help projects reach completion while benefiting from the university’s
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience as a teaching/course assistant.
- The Master of Business & Science degree (MBS) is a degree combining the science curriculum from a traditional science master’s degree with a specialized set of business+ courses – including business, policy, and law. Our program prepares students with the necessary business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and know-how to translate scientific and technological ideas into profitable products and services.
Responsibilities
- Assisting faculty with evaluating student progress and performance.
- Provide constructive feedback on their work, presentations, or prototypes.
- Help assess the achievement of learning objectives and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Monitors the progress of student projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet established timelines.
- Provides guidance and support to students, collaborates with instructors to ensure students complete their projects successfully.
Education
Job description
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.
- 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 Professional Science Master’s Program (PSM) invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2026 term.
- Successful candidates will be responsible for the following:Assisting faculty with evaluating student progress and performance.
- Provide constructive feedback on their work, presentations, or prototypes.
- Help assess the achievement of learning objectives and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Monitors the progress of student projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet established timelines.
- Provides guidance and support to students, collaborates with instructors to ensure students complete their projects successfully.
Position Status: Part Time
Posting Number: 26FA0335
Posting Open Date: 04/08/2026
Posting Close Date: 12/31/2026
Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a teaching/course assistant.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview
The Master of Business & Science degree (MBS) is a degree combining the science curriculum from a traditional science master’s degree with a specialized set of business+ courses – including business, policy, and law. Our program prepares students with the necessary business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and know-how to translate scientific and technological ideas into profitable products and services.
Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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 University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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