Part-Time Instructor, Reading Poetry, Fall 2026

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark in Newark, NJ seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach Reading Poetry for Fall 2026. The course meets Mondays 2:30pm-3:50pm and Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:20pm. The lecturer will handle syllabus creation, delivery of material, student correspondence, and timely assessment and grading.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree in English (Master's/PhD preferred). This position offers a competitive per-credit salary and benefits related to Rutgers' part-time staff policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, creative writing, or related field preferred.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Reading Poetry in Fall 2026, undergraduate level.
• Prepare course materials and postings, create syllabus.
• Hold office hours and respond to student emails, assess assignments and exams, submit final grades.

Skills

Excellent communication

University teaching ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Part-Time Instructor, Reading Poetry, Fall 2026

Department: English

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 English, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking a part-time instructor (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Fall 2026 semester to teach Reading Poetry. The course meets Mondays from 2:30pm-3:50pm and Wednesdays from 1:00pm-2:20pm. Reading Poetry is an introductory, general education class on the analysis of poetry. 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.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0688

Posting Open Date

07/27/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in English, creative writing, or a closely related area preferred. Master's degree or Ph.D. 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

Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

City: Newark

State: NJ

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279119

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