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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Spring Semester 2026: Lecturer, Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration

Job Description

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 Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University invites applications for Lecturers (formerly Part Time Lecturers) in the department of Educational Theory, Policy and Administration during the Spring 2026 Semester, February 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Successful applicants will instruct undergraduate or graduate level courses in social and philosophical foundations of education, educational policy, social studies education, and/or educational leadership. Specific courses might include history of education; philosophy of education; gender in education; race, ethnicity and inequality; urban education; sociology of education; public school finance; policy analysis; school leadership; and queer issues in schools, among others. Courses will be offered in a range of modalities beyond traditional settings, including hybrid and online formats as well as synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Course appointments are in the New Brunswick area, as well as, hybrid/online format.
Position Status:
Part Time Posting Open Date:
09/30/2025 Minimum Education and Experience Masters Required. Doctorate Preferred. Applicants with other degrees from an accredited institution will be considered. Current experience working in P-12 educational setting preferred. Overview The GSE consistently ranks among America's best graduate schools of education. We've extended our track record once again, with U.S. News & World Report naming the GSE to its list of the nation's to graduate schools of education. Respected faculty, innovative academic programs, groundbreaking research, and extensive service have established the GSE among the best graduate schools in the nation. Since 1923, Rutgers' Graduate School of Education (GSE) has been a national leader in preparing educators who create effective and equitable learning and in supporting researchers who discover the new knowledge that strengthens and advances their endeavors. As a professional school within Rutgers, a premier public research university and New Jersey's state university, the GSE is uniquely positioned to offer rigorous master's and doctoral degree programs as well as research-based professional education for teachers, administrators, and other education leaders. Statement Instructors are expected to attend orientation, submit syllabus, respond to student emails and submit grades as per contract. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted electronically and include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a concise statement of prior teaching appointment, and 4) the names and contact information for three references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until positions for the Fall 2026 Semester are filled.
Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus:
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ

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An Education Professor leads courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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