Lecturer

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a qualified candidate to instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. The position involves preparing lesson plans, grading exams, and mentoring students. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including medical coverage, educational benefits, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Hold an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.
• Demonstrate potential for and commitment to teaching mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Prepare lesson plans and grade mid-term and final exams.
• Coordinate and mentor undergraduate students.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prepare lesson plans

Mentoring students

Education

Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Duties

Instruction of an undergraduate or graduate course on campus, including preparing lesson plans and grading mid‑term and final exams. Duties may also include coordinating and mentoring undergraduate students and sharing administrative responsibilities, as well as other duties assigned by the department Chairperson.

Qualifications

Minimum education and experience: hold an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. The candidate should demonstrate potential for and commitment to a wide variety of undergraduate/graduate mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.

Salary

Minimum starting salary, $2,777 per credit.

Benefits

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against seasonal influenza for the current flu season or a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof or exemption may result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Teaching Interests