Lecturers, Gender Studies

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Camden is seeking part-time lecturers for the Gender Studies Program for multiple terms through 2027. Candidates will develop and deliver courses in women's studies, gender, and related topics. A master's degree in gender studies or a related field is required, alongside effective teaching experience. The position involves online and in-person teaching, with opportunities to engage in campus programming around gender studies. Benefits include medical coverage and educational support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in gender studies or related field.
• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in gender studies.
• Ability to teach at both introductory and advanced levels.
• Experience with online instructional tools and various teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in assigned courses.
• Teach courses online, on-campus, or at off-campus sites.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessment tools.
• Engage students with current scholarship in gender studies.
• Collaborate on teaching and program initiatives.

Skills

Effective teaching experience

Ability to teach online (Canvas)

Knowledge in gender studies

Education

Master’s degree or higher (Ph.D. preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Job Summary

Rutgers University‑Camden’s Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Gender Studies Program is seeking lecturers to teach courses in Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 and/or Summer 2027. Candidates should have effective teaching experience and be able to teach online (Canvas), on campus, and/or at off‑campus locations. Courses include introductory and advanced topics in women’s studies, gender, masculinities, transgender studies, and queer/LGBTQIA+ studies. The role may offer the opportunity to participate in campus programming around gender studies.

Employment Type

Part‑time lecturer positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high‑quality instruction in assigned courses.
• Teach courses online via Canvas, on campus, or at off‑campus sites as required.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessment tools aligned with program learning outcomes.
• Engage students with current scholarship and critical conversations in gender studies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on teaching and program initiatives, including campus programming related to gender studies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (Ph.D. preferred).
• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in the discipline of gender studies or related fields.
• Ability to teach courses at introductory and advanced levels.
• Experience with online instructional tools (e.g., Canvas) and/or on‑campus and off‑campus teaching.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all 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.