Instructor in Sociology
Rutgers The State University
United States

Rutgers University – School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN)
Location: Newark, NJ, USA
Position Type: Part-Time Instructor (Coadjutant)
Term: Winter 2026 (Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 16, 2026)
Posting Number: 25FA1135
Application Link: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263302

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Rutgers University-Newark seeks a part-time instructor to teach Sociology and/or Anthropology of Mental Health and Illness online.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing course materials and posting a course syllabus

• Teaching online course sessions

• Holding office hours and providing out-of-class support

• Responding to student emails

• Conducting and grading assessments (assignments, exams, etc.)

• Submitting final grades on time

Special Instruction:

• Include a syllabus for a previously taught course uploaded under “Other Documents”

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level highly desired

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching sociology or anthropology

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Minimum of $2,777 per credit

• Salary determined by qualifications, experience, department/grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity

• Benefits: Comprehensive package for eligible employees (medical, dental, prescription, vacation, holidays, leave programs, retirement, educational benefits, life insurance, employee discounts)

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• Transcript (Unofficial acceptable)

• List of Professional References

Optional Documents:

• Other supporting documents

Special Instructions:

• The email provided in the application will be used for all communication

Additional Information

• Pre-employment screenings required

• May require proof of flu vaccination if employment begins during flu season

• Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds

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