Part-Time Instructor, Economics, Fall 2025

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Newark is seeking part-time instructors for the Fall 2025 semester to teach various economics courses. The role involves preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance. Ideal candidates should have a background in economics and strong communication skills. Flexible working hours may include evenings and weekends, offering a dynamic teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching economics at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to create course materials and assess student performance.
• Strong communication skills for office hours and e-mail responses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and syllabus.
• Present course material during assigned times.
• Hold office hours for student assistance.

Job description

Posting Summary

The Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Fall 2025 semester to teach economics surveys and 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.