MGSA – Department of Music – (Spring 2027)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Mason Gross School of the Arts, is inviting applications for part-time instructional and academic support roles. The positions cover undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of music areas, including and not limited to aural skills, composition, general music, jazz studies, music technology, theory, and musicology.

Private lesson studio teaching is also sought. Academic support duties include piano accompaniment, chamber music coaching, student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts; teaching and/or technical experience expected.
• Graduate degree preferred as an asset.
• Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses across multiple areas.
• Provide academic support including piano accompaniment, coaching, and supervision.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fine arts

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

MGSA – Department of Music – (Spring 2027)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Recruitment/Posting Title MGSA – Department of Music – (Spring 2027)

Department Music

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.

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 Music, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University invites applications for part-time instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of areas, including and not limited to: aural skills, composition, general music, jazz studies, music technology, music theory, and musicology. Applications are also being accepted for private lesson studio teachers.

Academic support positions include piano accompaniment, chamber music coaching, student teaching supervision, and other departmental academic support tasks.

Position Status Part Time

Posting Number 26FA0910

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Posting Close Date 02/01/2027

Campus Details

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and relevant one year of teaching and/or technical experience. Graduate degree preferred. Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

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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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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