Lecturer in Psychology

Rutgers The State University

Position Title:
Summer 2025: Lecturer, Educational Psychology

Department:
GSE - Educational Psychology

Position Status:
Part Time

Salary Details:
A minimum of $2,777.00 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. Market benchmarks and internal equity may also be considered to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. The university is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

  • 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

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education, invites applications for Lecturer (formerly PTL) teaching positions in the Department of Educational Psychology during the Summer 2025 Session (May 27, 2025 through August 13, 2025).

Successful applicants will instruct undergraduate or graduate-level courses in at least one of the following content areas:

  • School Counseling and Counseling Psychology

  • College Student Affairs and Higher Education

  • Educational Psychology: Learning & Cognition and/or Human Development

  • Gifted Education

  • Special Education

  • Educational Statistics, Measurement, and/or Evaluation

Courses will be offered in a range of modalities beyond traditional settings, including hybrid and online formats. Course appointments are in the New Brunswick area, as well as hybrid/online format.

Position Details

Posting Number: 25FA0096
Posting Open Date: 01/29/2025
Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Master’s Degree required.

  • Doctorate Degree preferred.

  • Applicants with other degrees from an accredited institution will be considered.

  • Some prior teaching experience and/or work experience relevant to the areas listed above.

Certifications/Licenses: Not specified

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Not specified

Preferred Qualifications: Not specified

Equipment Utilized: Not specified

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Not specified

Overview

The GSE consistently ranks among America’s best graduate schools of education. U.S. News & World Report has recognized the GSE as one of the nation’s top 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 supporting researchers who discover 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 offers 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

TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted electronically and include:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Curriculum vitae or resume

  3. The names and contact information for three references

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until positions for the 2025 Summer Session are filled.

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Location Details: Not specified

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Discrimination or harassment is prohibited in hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ()*

  • Do you have a Masters Degree or Higher?

    • Yes - Masters Degree Only

    • Yes - Masters Degree and Doctorate

    • Yes - Doctorate Only

    • Yes - Masters Degree and pursuing Doctorate

    • No

  • Do you have experience teaching/working in a P-12 setting?

    • Yes / No

  • Do you have experience working as an Administrator in Higher Education?

    • Yes / No

  • If you answered YES to any of the previous questions, list most relevant positions (Open-ended)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Resume/CV

  • Teaching Interests

  • List of Professional References (contact info)

Optional Documents:

  • Teaching Philosophy

  • Writing Sample 1

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