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Rutgers University is seeking part-time instructors for Spring 2027 Leadership Skills Minor courses and Co-Adjutant instructors. Successful candidates will teach selected courses on campus or online and participate in faculty meetings as needed.
A master's degree with teaching experience is required, with online CANVAS experience preferred. Positions may involve on-campus responsibilities and the possibility of online teaching for the upcoming semester, with compensation guided by department
Please submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Applicants should be able to provide names and contact information for at least three references upon request. All teaching positions require the instructor to be present on campus to meet with students, attend faculty meetings, etc. as needed.
Spring 2027 Leadership Skills Minor Lecturer and Coadjutant Instructors
The minimum rate of pay for this role is $2,777 per credit. Compensation below this minimum may be provided in accordance with employment status, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional guidelines.
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.
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension seeks academics or highly qualified practitioners to add to our talented pool of Lecturers and Co-Adjutant instructors. Successful candidates will assume responsibility for selected course(s) in our undergraduate Leadership Skills and/or Non-Profit Minors. Online teaching opportunities are available for the upcoming semester.
More info regarding these programs can be found at: https://sebs.rutgers.edu/minors/leadership-skills/ https://sebs.rutgers.edu/minors/nonprofit-leadership/
Position Status Part Time
Posting Number 26FA0823
Posting Open Date 10/16/2026
Posting Close Date 11/08/2026
Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree with two years teaching experience; doctoral or other terminal degree preferred. Professional work experience is typical for our part‑time faculty. Although not required, online teaching experience using CANVAS preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Master’s Degree
Online teaching experience using CANVAS
Microsoft Office Suite, CANVAS
Microsoft Office Suite, CANVAS
All teaching positions require the instructor to be present on campus to meet with students, attend faculty meetings, etc. as needed.
Employers consistently report leadership as a key skill that is increasingly important in the workplace and increasingly difficult to find among job applicants. Prospective employees with knowledge and experience in leadership have an important competitive edge over others. Students who obtain a Minor in Leadership Skills/Non‑Profit Leadership will have that edge, setting them apart from other students in their career search. Through the Minors in Leadership Skills/Non‑Profit Leadership, students will develop and hone their knowledge and skills in critical areas including group processes, team dynamics, ethics, conflict management, communication and advocacy. Students will develop a personal leadership philosophy, apply critical thinking skills, and hone their leadership style. Whether students continue on to graduate school, enter the workforce, or choose another path, they will have the knowledge, perspective and skills to make a leadership contribution in their future endeavors.
Please submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Applicants should be able to provide names and contact information for at least three references upon request. All teaching positions require the instructor to be present on campus to meet with students, attend faculty meetings, etc. as needed.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
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.
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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: Non-Discrimination-Statement .
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