Lecturer, Spring 2027

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 8,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark invites applications for Lecturer positions for Spring 2027 in the School of Criminal Justice. Successful applicants will develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses across multiple locations, including Rutgers University-Newark, CC Morris, and NJ-STEP facilities, with hybrid and in-person formats.

Candidates should hold a Masters or JD; a doctorate is preferred, and prior university teaching experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Masters or JD required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit course syllabi and provide pedagogically appropriate instruction.
• Meet and teach assigned classes according to schedule and campus location.
• Provide timely student feedback and respond to student emails.

Skills

University teaching experience

Teaching ability

Education

Masters or JD

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Lecturer, Spring 2027

Department: School of Criminal Justice

Salary Details: 3 credit course $8,331.00

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

• 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 discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

Posting Summary

Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice invites applications to fill the Lecturer teaching positions in the undergraduate and master's programs for the Spring 2027 semester. Successful applicants will develop and instruct on one or more of the following topics and course levels/locations:

Undergraduate program courses located on the Rutgers University-Newark campus:

• Case Processing, Law & Courts (In-Person, W & F 10:00am - 11:20am)
• Constitutional Issues in CJ (Hybrid, T & Th 10:00am - 11:20am - In Person on Th)
• Ethical & Philosophical Foundations (In-Person, T & Th 4:00pm - 5:20pm)
• Data Analysis in CJ (Hybrid, Th 6:00pm - 9:00pm - In Person first & last day of classes. In Person 1st and 3rd week of the month)
• Contemporary Policing (Hybrid, Section 1 T & Th 4:00pm - 5:20pm - In Person on T) (Hybrid, Section 2 M & W 7:30pm - 8:50pm - In Person on M)
• White Collar Crime (In Person, M & Th 8:30am - 9:50am)
• Crime in Different Cultures (Hybrid, M 6:00pm - 9:00pm - In Person first & last day of classes. In Person 1st and 3rd week of the month)
• Miscarriage of Justice (Hybrid, T & Th 6:00pm - 7:20pm - In Person first & last day of classes. In Person on T)
• Senior Seminar I (Hybrid)
• Senior Seminar II (Hybrid)

Undergraduate program courses located on the campus of Community College of Morris:

• Topics in CJ - Financial Crimes (Hybrid, M 6:30pm - 9:30pm - In Person first & last day of class. In person 2nd and 4th week of the month)
• Data Analysis in CJ (Hybrid, Most of the course will be asynchronous in nature. Meets synchronously on Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 23, and Apr 20; meeting times will be on syllabus. )
• Mass Incarceration & Collateral Consequences (Hybrid, T 6:30pm - 9:30pm - In Person first & last day of class. Meets 1st and 3rd week of class)
• Violent Crime (Hybrid, W 6:30pm - 9:30pm - In Person first & last day of class. Meets 2nd and 4th week of month)

Undergraduate courses (in person) at NJ-STEP affiliated correctional facilities in northern and southern New Jersey:

• Senior Thesis II
• The Pursuit of Justice
• White Collar Crime
• Topics in Justice Studies
• Data Analysis in CJ
• CJ Research Methods

Master's program courses located on the Rutgers University-Newark campus:

• Research & Evaluation (Hybrid, M 6:00pm - 8:40pm. In Person first & last day of class. Meets 1st and 3rd week of the month)
• Justice Law & Policy - Exec MA (Online Synchronous)
• Human Capital Management & Organizational Change - Exec MA (Online Synchronous)
• Financial Crime II (In-Person, W 6:00pm - 8:40pm)
• Issues in CJ: Mediation II (Hybrid, T 6:00pm - 8:40pm. In Person first & last day of class. Meets 2nd and 4th week of the month)

Instructors shall prepare and submit course syllabi, meet and provide pedagogically appropriate instruction during assigned class times, provide timely student feedback, respond to student emails, adhere to grade submission policies and deadlines, and if the option is available, attend new student orientations. In classes that have a research focus, instructors shall follow appropriate information on the Rutgers University Institutional Review Board policies and procedures to ensure the protection of human subjects. NJ-STEP appointments teaching in NJ correctional facilities also require an additional background check through New Jersey Department of Corrections and a brief online training.

All Lecture and course appointments for the School of Criminal Justice associated with the Rutgers University- Newark campus and offsite location like County College of Morris report to the Dean of the School of Criminal Justice; course appointments associated with NJ-STEP and taught at the correctional facilities in northern and southern New Jersey report to the Executive Director of the NJ-STEP program.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0786

Posting Open Date

10/20/2026

Posting Close Date

11/09/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Masters or Juris Doctorate Required. Doctorate Preferred. Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level. Applicants with comparable degrees from accredited institutions may also be considered. Prior teaching experience is also preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

NJ-STEP appointments teaching in NJ correctional facilities also require an additional background check through New Jersey Department of Corrections and a brief online training.

Equipment Utilized

Computer/Email/Webex/Zoom

Overview

The School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University-Newark was founded in 1974 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature-the only school in America with this kind of legal charter. Its purposes have always been to (1) produce scholarship of the highest quality on crime and justice (2) provide state and local justice agencies with crucial evidence and consultation about the policy and practice of criminal justice, and (3) produce graduates who take their places as productive and respected scholars in the field.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/280920

Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

City: Newark

State: NJ

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 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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