Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title Instructor - Summer Session for the Undergraduate Program in Digital Communication Information and Media Summer 2026 Department School Communicatn & Info Sci
Salary Details Minimum $27,777 per credit Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to the candidates 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 universitys broader compensation structure. We are 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 • Dental coverage • Paid vacation • Holidays • 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 discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary The School of Communication and Information seeks part-time lecturers for its undergraduate program in Digital Communication Information and Media. Please see the description of our program at https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/dcim and the list of courses we offer at https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/academics/courses/courses&program29.
Within your cover letter, please let us know which courses in our program you feel most prepared to teach. Please submit a cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references. You may also upload any evidence of your teaching experience, such as sample syllabi or course materials, results of student instructional ratings, or published work.
Position Status Part Time
Posting Number 26FA0094
Posting Open Date 02/06/2026
Posting Close Date 08/15/2026
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred; doctoral degree welcome.
Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the state of New Jerseys preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 23,200 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three masters degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,400 students each year, of whom 2,600 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students.
Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the worlds largest media and information hubs, and supported by Rutgers vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the universitys goals of promoting diversity throughout its networks and programs and is strongly committed to social engagement. For more about the school, see http://comminfo.rutgers.edu.
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Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus College Ave RU-New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ
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Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Applicant Documents Required documents: • Resume • CV • Cover letter • Letter of application • List of professional references • Contact information for at least three references
Optional documents: • Teaching philosophy • Writing sample 1 • Transcript • Unofficial teaching interests • Other document