Fall Semester 2024: Lecturer, Social Innovation

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Aug 30, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Fall Semester 2024: Lecturer, Social Innovation
Department	Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Salary	Salary per Credit
Posting Summary	The Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy ( IDEA), Rutgers - New Brunswick invites applications for Lecturer teaching positions during the Fall 2024 semester, September 3, 2024 through January 2, 2025. This position will serve as instructor of record for the IDEA Incubator practicum course. The three-credit course provides undergraduate project teams opportunities to develop and launch sustainable social innovation start-up ventures with the support of faculty and public/private innovation leaders. Under the guidance of the Director of IDEA, the instructor will be responsible for designing and delivering the content of the class, including assessing and grading students' performance in accordance with University policies and in keeping with the aims of the course. They will hold regular office hours each week in the Hatchery Innovation Studio in Alexander Library.
Position Status	Part Time
Posting Number	24FA0824
Posting Open Date	08/15/2024
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Must hold at least a BA; MA (or MBA) in related field OR at least 10+ years of experience in the entrepreneurial and/or social innovation field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent public presentation skills; deep knowledge of design research and entrepreneurship; demonstrated commitment to addressing social issues (e.g, work with non-profits)
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement	Instructors are expected to return required paperwork, attend orientations, submit syllabi, respond to student emails, and submit assessments and final grades as per contract.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications must be submitted electronically and include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and contact information for two references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until positions for the Fall 2024 semester are filled.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/233983
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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