Part-Time Ecology Lecturer: Hands-On Teaching & Mentoring

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, invites applications for part-time instructors (Lecturers) for Spring 2027 to teach undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. Courses will be taught on the Cook/Douglass campus, with weekly lectures and/or hands-on lab instruction.

Responsibilities include grading, posting to Canvas, and student mentoring.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, botany, zoology, natural resources, or related field).
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness.
• Must be proficient in Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with class to provide lectures and/or hands-on lab instruction.
• Prepare, proctor, and grade homework, labs, quizzes, and exams, and provide final course grades.
• Post materials to the class Canvas site and respond to student email correspondence; hold weekly office hours for mentoring and/or consultation.
• Coordinate any other requirements related to instruction of the course.

Skills

Canvas proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Natural Resources or related field

Job description

Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, invites applications for part-time instructors (Lecturers) for Spring 2027 to teach undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. Courses will be taught on the Cook/Douglass campus, with weekly lectures and/or hands-on lab instruction.

Responsibilities include grading, posting to Canvas, and student mentoring.