Project Mentor & Course Assistant — Fall 2026 (Part-Time)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2026 term. The role supports faculty by evaluating student progress, providing feedback, and helping ensure learning objectives are met within project timelines.

These positions are part-time and located at the Rutgers campus in Piscataway, NJ. Successful candidates will guide students and collaborate with instructors to help projects reach completion while benefiting from the university’s

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience as a teaching/course assistant.
• The Master of Business & Science degree (MBS) is a degree combining the science curriculum from a traditional science master’s degree with a specialized set of business+ courses – including business, policy, and law. Our program prepares students with the necessary business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and know-how to translate scientific and technological ideas into profitable products and services.

Responsibilities

• Assisting faculty with evaluating student progress and performance.
• Provide constructive feedback on their work, presentations, or prototypes.
• Help assess the achievement of learning objectives and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Monitors the progress of student projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet established timelines.
• Provides guidance and support to students, collaborates with instructors to ensure students complete their projects successfully.

Education

Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience as a teaching/course assistant

Job description

Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2026 term. The role supports faculty by evaluating student progress, providing feedback, and helping ensure learning objectives are met within project timelines.

These positions are part-time and located at the Rutgers campus in Piscataway, NJ. Successful candidates will guide students and collaborate with instructors to help projects reach completion while benefiting from the university’s