Part-Time Instructor, Africana Studies, Spring 2027

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 2 800 - 3 500; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Retirement benefits (defined)

Educational benefits for employee/deps

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Résumé du poste

Rutgers University-Newark seeks a Part-Time Instructor for Africana Studies to teach surveys or upper-level courses in Spring 2027. Responsibilities include course material preparation, syllabus posting, teaching during assigned times, holding office hours, and timely assessment and grading of students.

The position may involve day, evening, weekend, off-campus, online, hybrid, or remote instruction based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in African American or African studies or closely related area required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired.

Responsabilités

• Teach African American and African studies surveys or upper-level courses.
• Prepare course materials and post syllabus.
• Hold office hours and provide out-of-class time for students.
• Respond to student emails and assess via assignments and exams.
• Submit final grades in a timely manner.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

University teaching experience

Public speaking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in African American Studies

Master's degree/PhD preferred

Description du poste

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Part-Time Instructor, Africana Studies, Spring 2027

Department: Africana Studies

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 Africana Studies, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Spring 2027 semester to teach African American and African studies surveys or upper-level courses focused on specific themes or topics. The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including, but not limited to, preparing course material; creating and posting a course syllabus; presenting material during the assigned course times; holding office hours and providing appropriate out-of-class time for students; responding to student e-mails; conducting and grading assessments of students through assignments, exams, and other means, in a timely manner; and submitting final grades. Course appointments may require instruction during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, off-campus, online, hybrid, remotely, or any combination of these, based on the academic needs of the department/unit.

Position Status: Part Time

Posting Number: 26FA0902

Posting Open Date: 10/14/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in African American or African studies or a closely related area required. Master's degree, Ph.D., or other terminal degree strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must. Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level is highly desired.

Overview: The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/282434

Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

City: Newark

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

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