Lecturers, Various Disciplines, VMPA

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,202 - 33,780; Part 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 in Camden, NJ is hiring lecturers for courses in various arts disciplines, including Animation, Graphic Design, and Music for Fall 2026 and beyond. Candidates are required to have a Master's degree, with a Doctoral degree preferred for some areas. Responsibilities include course instruction, administering exams, and holding office hours. The position offers a minimum salary of $2,777 per credit and comes with a range of employee benefits including medical coverage and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required; field experience may also be required.
• Doctoral degree preferred for some disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Present course material during assigned course times.
• Hold office hours and administer exams.
• Assign grades and coordinate course requirements.

Education

Masters degree

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts (VMPA), is hiring lecturers to teach courses in Animation, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Sculpture/Intermedia: Art & Technology, Art History, Museum Studies, Music, Theater, Filmmaking, and Dance for Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, and/or Summer 2027. The instructor will present course material during the assigned course times, hold office hours, administer exams, assign grades, and coordinate any other requirements related to course instruction.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Masters degree required; field experience may also be required.

Certifications / Licenses: None specified.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: None specified.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree preferred for some disciplines.

Salary

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment begins during flu season, Rutgers University may require vaccination against seasonal influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine applicable policies. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of a job offer or disciplinary action.