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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,190 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Details $82,110 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 Department seeks applications for two teaching positions at the level of Assistant Teaching Professor available beginning September 2026, subject to the availability of funding, with the possibility of appointment at a higher level for well-qualified candidates. These are renewable positions. The initial contract is normally one year, with renewal contracts typically for multi-year terms. Each position runs during the academic year, with a possibility of teaching during the summer for additional salary. This position has a teaching load of 4-4 (four undergraduate mathematics courses in each of the fall and spring semesters), with possible teaching reductions for administrative, advising or other departmental duties. Applicants should have received a Ph.D. and show outstanding evidence of teaching at the undergraduate level. Ideally, candidates will have had at least three years teaching experience by the time the position starts. The academic year salary for an assistant resp. associate resp. full teaching professor will not be less than $82,110 resp. $84,950 resp. $95,764, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University. Applicants should complete the online form associated with this listing and submit a curriculum vitae. In addition, you should register as a job applicant at mathjobs.