Non-Credit Instructor – 2026

Rutgers University; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 24,797,000; 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

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, Cook Campus, is seeking a Part-Time Non-Credit Instructor for 2026 to deliver instruction in a range of non-credit programs. The role supports lifelong learning and bridges instruction with career skill development.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree (or relevant advanced certification) and possess at least two years of instructional experience, with strong communication and presentation skills for adult learners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or advanced certification in the relevant industry/discipline is required.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ instructional experience.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and presentation skills, knowledge of classroom management and adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Instructing/co-instructing course(s) for non-credit programs (may include traditional lecture, hybrid, and/or fully online courses)
• Prepare course materials (i.e., syllabi, presentations, hand-outs, reading materials, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback to students as well as critical instruction regarding course/program work
• Respond to student emails and inquiries
• Adhere university and program regulations, policies, and deadlines
• Practice innovative educational methodology

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Advanced certification in relevant industry/discipline

Job description

Position Title and Details

Non-Credit Instructor – 2026 (Department DoCS - CCPD)

Salary range: $100 - $18,000

Contract type: Part Time

Location: Rutgers University – New Brunswick, Cook Campus (RU-New Brunswick), City New Brunswick, State NJ.

Job Summary

The Center for Continuing and Professional Development under the Division of Lifelong Learning and Innovation seeks qualified part time instructors for the center’s array of non-credit programs and initiatives. Candidates would contribute to the division’s educational mission of lifelong learning and its objective of providing an educational experience that connects instruction and training with the skill sets to succeed in their current career or pursue a new path.

Potential areas of industry include, but are not limited to, customer service, workforce development, information technology, information technology & management, managing programs, communication and leadership, managing people and projects, project management, strategic planning, training and employee development, leadership coaching, paralegal, healthcare, programming and coding, and other areas of professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Instructing/co-instructing course(s) for non-credit programs (may include traditional lecture, hybrid, and/or fully online courses)
• Prepare course materials (i.e., syllabi, presentations, hand-outs, reading materials, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback to students as well as critical instruction regarding course/program work
• Respond to student emails and inquiries
• Adhere university and program regulations, policies, and deadlines
• Practice innovative educational methodology

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or advanced certification in the relevant industry/discipline is required.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ instructional experience.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and presentation skills, knowledge of classroom management and adult learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• May be required to use online platforms to conduct courses/programs (e.g., zoom, webex, etc.).

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

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

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its 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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Information

• Posting Number: 26FA0737
• Posting Open Date: 08/26/2026
• Posting Close Date: 12/31/2026

Posting Specific Questions

• Required Documents
  • Resume/CV
• Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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