MGSA - Department of Theater - (Spring 2027)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Brunswick invites applications for a part-time MGSA teaching/academic support role in the Department of Theater - Mason Gross School of the Arts. Opportunities span undergraduate and graduate levels across Acting, Directing, Design, Production, Play/Screenwriting, and Theater History.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree and at least one year of teaching or relevant experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum bachelor's degree and one year teaching/technical experience.
• Graduate degree preferred. Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with undergraduate and graduate courses in Acting, Directing, Design, Production, Play/Screenwriting, and Theater History/Theory.
• Provide instructional and academic support as part-time staff.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: MGSA - Department of Theater - (Spring 2027)

Department: Theater Arts

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

• 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 Theater, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University invites applications for part-time instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Acting, Directing, Design, Production, Play/Screenwriting, and Theater History, Theory, and Appreciation.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0944

Posting Open Date

10/22/2026

Posting Close Date

03/01/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and relevant one year of teaching and/or technical experience applicable to the course teaching. Graduate degree preferred. Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

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

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/282967

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.

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