MGSA - Department of Dance - (Fall 2026)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees and

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts invites applications for part-time instructional and academic support in the Department of Dance. Lecturers/coadjutants will teach Movement Practices (Classical/Traditional, African and African-Diasporic, Contemporary, and Somatic), Creative Practices (improvisation and choreography) and dance history/theory to BFA, BA and dance minor students.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in dance or dance education and at least one year of

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in dance or dance education.
• One year teaching experience in higher education.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Movement Practices (Classical/Traditional, African and African-Diasporic, Contemporary, and Somatic forms).
• Teach Creative Practices (improvisation and choreography) and dance history/theory.
• Instruct undergraduate BFA, BA, and dance minor students at Rutgers University.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree in dance or dance education

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title

MGSA - Department of Dance - (Fall 2026)

Department

Dance

Salary Details

A minimum of $2,777 per credit.

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

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Posting Summary

The Department of Dance, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University invites applications for part-time instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate courses.

The Department seeks instructors to support our robust programs. The Lecturers/Coadjutants will teach courses in Movement Practices (Classical/Traditional, African and African-Diasporic, Contemporary, and Somatic forms), Creative Practices (improvisation and choreography) and dance history and theory to undergraduate BFA, BA, and dance minor populations.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0446

Posting Open Date

05/04/2026

Posting Close Date

11/01/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in dance or dance education and relevant one year teaching experience in higher education. Graduate degree preferred. Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lecturers will provide highly physically active instruction to dance students.

Overview

Mason Gross School of the Arts, a vibrant community of artists and scholars, is committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its 1200 students reflect the diversity of New Jersey, the fourth most diverse state in the nation. In addition to its professional arts training programs, Mason Gross provides the larger community an opportunity to embrace the creative arts through its divisions of Rutgers Arts Online and Rutgers Community Arts. The school is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers is less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and just over an hour to Philadelphia.

Posting Details

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Douglass (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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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