Part-Time Instructor, Anthropology, Spring 2026

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a part-time instructor for Spring 2026 to teach a 200-level Anthropology of the Middle East course. The successful candidate will manage syllabus creation, delivery of lectures, office hours, and timely assessments and grading.

Course appointments may include day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or remote instruction based on department needs. Prior teaching experience is preferred; MA or ABD/PhD in Anthropology required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: MA or ABD /PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field; prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course material and create a syllabus.
• Present material during assigned course times.
• Hold office hours and provide out-of-class time for students.
• Respond to student emails and inquiries promptly.
• Conduct and grade assessments, including assignments and exams.
• Submit final grades for the course.

Education

MA or ABD/PhD in Anthropology

Job description

Posting Summary

The Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences, is seeking a part-time instructor for the Spring 2026 semester to teach a 200-level course: Anthropology of the Middle East.

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, based on the academic needs of the department/unit.

Teaching Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 PM (time is fixed)

Position Status

Part Time

Salary Details

A minimum of $2777 per credit

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

Location

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: MA or ABD /PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field; prior teaching experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 & 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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy