Lecturers (Adjunct Faculty) for the Master's Program in Information (Fall 2026)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various  

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications for Lecturers (Adjunct Faculty) in the Master’s Program in Information (Fall 2026) within Library & Information Science. This part-time lecturer role supports SC&I and the Department of Library and Information Science, teaching on the New Brunswick campus.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and professional work experience typical for our part-time faculty.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Doctoral degree welcome.

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree welcome

Job description

Position Details

Lecturers (Adjunct Faculty) for the Master's Program in Information (Fall 2026)

Library & Information Science

Minimum salary of $2,777 per credit

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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0376

Posting Open Date

05/01/2026

Posting Close Date

11/01/2026

Qualifications

Masters degree required; doctoral degree welcome. Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty.

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 23,200 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three masters degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,400 students each year, of whom 2,600 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world's largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers' vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is strongly committed to social engagement. For more about the school see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu.

The Department of Library and Information Science is characterized by a research and learning culture that is inclusive, diverse and cohesive, international in scope and local in impact. We believe that information makes a profound difference in the lives of people, communities and organizations. We undertake boundary-breaking research that seeks to understand and enhance people's lives by enabling and supporting their interactions with information in whatever contexts and forms that may happen. We educate professionals for diverse information service and technology contexts. They are prepared to design, manage, and evaluate systems and services that support people' and communities' interactions with information. Our graduates play a leading role in enabling people to create, use, and preserve knowledge. They are people-centered in their work, critical and reflective thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective communicators.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/273207

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City: New Brunswick

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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