Instructor (Part-Time)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Instructor (Part-Time)
Posting Number	25TM0011
Department	OLLI-RU
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. A program specifically for adults over 50 looking for an opportunity to learn in an engaging environment, OLLI-RU is a unique learning community situated within the Division of Continuing Studies. The non-credit courses range from academic subjects to skills and activities. We encourage a variety of teaching formats, including facilitated discussions of books, films or ideas; informational lectures, hands-on instruction; and field trips. Instructors may teach in one or more of the following areas (but not limited to): Art Art History Computer Science Contemporary Issues Crafts Environmental Science Film Studies History Music Music History Philosophy Photography Poetry Political Science Psychology Science - Biology, Physiology, Astronomy etc. Writing
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Instructor for The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Courses typically meet in person for 90 minutes once a week throughout New Jersey, however, they will meet remotely via Zoom and in- person as it becomes safe to do so according to public health and University leaders. Prescheduled program may be as long as one-day to ten-weeks. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Handles course creation and content delivery during any of the prescheduled programs that run throughout the year.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	up to 19.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$35.00 per hour
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related filed, or an equivalent combination of education and/or prior experience. Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience instructing hiring unit's relevant program content. Knowledge of classroom management, adult learning, and effective communication/facilitation techniques. General computer proficiency.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Multiple positions available. Must be willing to travel to different work locations throughout New Jersey. Hires are not expected to travel back and forth from one location to another, they teach locally to the location closest to them, so they are just driving to work at one specific location Success in this position will be measured through attendance, course evaluations, and class member engagement.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	01/10/2025
Posting Close Date	07/10/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement