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Instructor - Summer Sessions for the Undergraduate Program in Journalism and Med

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States


Position Details
Instructor – Summer Sessions for the Undergraduate Program in Journalism and Media Studies (Summer 2026).

Department: Journalism & Media Studies.

Position Status: Part‑time.

Posting Number: 26FA0102.

Posting Open Date: 02/06/2026. Posting Close Date: 08/15/2026.

Salary: Minimum salary of $2,777 per credit. Final salary offer may be determined by candidate qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Benefits

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

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies seeks part‑time lecturers for its undergraduate program. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and names and contact information for at least three references. You may also upload evidence of your teaching experience such as sample syllabi, course materials, student instructional ratings, or published work.

Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred; doctoral degree welcome.

Professional work experience is typical for part‑time faculty.

Department Overview
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies helps students learn the craft of finding and reporting the news, as well as creating other types of media using cutting‑edge tools and technology. The department’s courses also teach students to evaluate and understand the wide variety of media forms that permeate their lives, preparing them to become better‑equipped citizens and community members.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu
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