Course Assistants

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden, School of Nursing (SNC), is hiring Course Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year. Course Assistants will support nursing faculty by performing administrative duties, tutoring, and lab/simulation support to promote student success each semester.

Applicants must possess the relevant clinical expertise and experience for the assigned courses. Multiple positions available across didactic, tutoring, and lab support roles.

Qualifications

• BSN plus 2 years nursing experience required.
• MSN preferred.
• Applicants must possess relevant clinical expertise and experience for the assigned courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist course professors in grading papers, case studies, discussions, and submissions.
• Complete administrative work in a timely manner as needed by course professors.
• Maintain regular office hours, in-person or virtual.
• Oversee recitation sessions as directed.
• Provide exam reviews as directed.
• Tutor individuals or small groups on course content and study strategies.
• Support in lab and simulation spaces as directed.
• Proctor live exams on campus when needed.
• Model professional nursing in communications with staff and students.
• Submit biweekly activity reports.

Skills

Nursing Experience 2y

Clinical tutoring

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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.

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

Salary Details

A minimum of $33.33/hour.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden, the School of Nursing ( SNC ), is hiring Course Assistants for the 2026- 2027 academic year. Course Assistants will be utilized in the SNC to assist in the student learning process and to promote student success each semester. Course Assistants may be hired to either assist the nursing faculty who teach didactic (theory) courses with administrative duties, to serve as subject matter tutors, or as lab and simulation support.

Applicants must possess the relevant clinical expertise and experience for the assigned courses.

Multiple positions available.

Duties May Include

• Assist course professors in grading papers, case studies, discussion boards, ATI or educational resource submissions.
• Complete all administrative work in a timely manner, as needed by course professors.
• Keep regular, in-person or virtual office hours as outlined in contract.
• Oversee recitation sessions at the direction and request of course professors.
• Provide exam reviews at the direction and request of course professors.
• Provide small group and individual tutoring related to course content, test taking, and student success strategies.
• Provide classroom support, under direction of course professors, in lab and simulation spaces.
• When needed, proctor live exams (on campus).
• Act as a role model for professional nursing by communicating in a professional and timely manner with course professors, staff, and students.
• Submit a biweekly report of activity.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

BSN + 2 years Nursing Experience Required; MSN preferred

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Statement

Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is an important leader in nursing education, research, and engaged civic learning in community service within southern New Jersey, the Delaware Valley, and beyond. We became the fourth designated school at Rutgers University–Camden in 2011, but our tradition of excellence in nursing education extends to 1972 when the Rutgers University–Camden Department of Nursing was first established. For the past 4 decades, Rutgers–School of Nursing Camden has prepared world-class nurses– educating health care providers, scholars, and leaders from varied backgrounds?who advance change and promote well-being across the homes, hospitals, and communities they serve, while contributing to a nursing workforce that is representative of communities locally and globally.

Center for Excellence (CEIPEI)

The Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden Center for Excellence in Inter-professional Practice, Education, and Innovation (CEIPEI) provides opportunities for active learning, promotes interprofessional collaboration, and stimulates innovation in nursing education and practice. The CEIPEI is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP), a certificate within the School of Nursing’s graduate program, is currently the only accredited graduate level WOC program in the United States. Offered in both online and on-campus formats, the WOCNEP recruits students from across the nation. Our MSN in School Health is the first School Nurse Certificate Program based upon the National Association of School Nurses’ (NASN) Framework for the 21st?Century School Nursing Practice™.

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 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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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Required Documents

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Optional Documents

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