Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Hybrid/Remote)

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking part-time instructors for the Spring 2027 semester in the Philosophy Department. The successful candidate will teach philosophy surveys or upper-level courses, covering the full range of duties from curriculum preparation to grading and final grade submission.

Courses may be held day, evening, weekend, on-campus, online or in hybrid/remote formats. The position requires a Bachelor’s in philosophy (Master’s/Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in philosophy or closely related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must; university teaching experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach philosophy surveys or upper-level courses focused on specific themes or topics.
• Prepare course material; create and post a syllabus; present material during class times; hold office hours and provide out-of-class time for students.
• Respond to student emails, conduct and grade assessments, and submit final grades; courses may be scheduled day, evening, weekend, on-campus, online, hybrid, or remotely.

Skills

Excellent communication

University teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in philosophy

Master's degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred

Job description

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking part-time instructors for the Spring 2027 semester in the Philosophy Department. The successful candidate will teach philosophy surveys or upper-level courses, covering the full range of duties from curriculum preparation to grading and final grade submission.

Courses may be held day, evening, weekend, on-campus, online or in hybrid/remote formats. The position requires a Bachelor’s in philosophy (Master’s/Ph.D.