Sociology/Criminal Justice Part Time Teaching Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Paid leave programs

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees/dep

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey is seeking instructors to teach undergraduate Sociology/Criminal Justice courses as part-time adjuncts for Spring 2027. Instructors prepare syllabi, deliver lectures, lead discussions, assess work, and hold weekly office hours.

Courses may be introductory or upper-level, with final grades submitted to the registrar. Minimum salary is stated as 3 credits for a course at $8,331, or $2,777 per credit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Ability to teach a variety of existing criminal justice course offerings

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Teaching effectiveness

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

Ph.D. in Sociology

Job description

Position Details

• Recruitment/Posting Title: Sociology/Criminal Justice Part Time Teaching Spring 2027
• Department: Criminal Justice
• Salary Details: A minimum of $2777 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 School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology seeks instructors to teach undergraduate courses in the Criminal Justice Program. Specific courses to be taught will be determined by the department each semester. Courses may be introductory surveys or upper-level courses focused on specific themes or topics. As the instructor of record, the individual is responsible for preparing the course syllabus, delivering lectures, and leading discussions, assessing student work in a timely manner, holding weekly office hours, responding to student emails, and submitting final course grades to the registrar. We are only accepting applications for those willing to teach in-person. Minimum salary for 3-credit course is $8,331 ($2,777 per credit). Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. 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
• Position Status: Part Time
• Posting Number: 26FA0942
• Posting Open Date: 10/28/2026
• Posting Close Date: 02/01/2027

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree in Sociology or related field required, Ph.D. in Sociology or related field preferred. Previous teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. Prior teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. Responsiveness to institutional and instructional deadlines and ability to teach a variety of existing criminal justice course offerings highly desired.
• Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Details

• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/282927
• Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus: Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ
• Location Details: Sociology Department 26 Nichol Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Douglass Campus

Pre-Employment Screenings

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 and 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