Instructor in Sociology

Rutgers The State University

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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