Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title |
Lecturer |
Department |
School of Social Work |
Salary Details |
A minimum of $2,596 per credit, in accordance with the AAUP-AFT contract, subject to variation based on advancement and length of service. |
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. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's 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, 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 discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
Posting Summary |
The School of Social Work seeks dynamic Lecturers to teach in its
BASW and
MSW programs during the 2025 Summer Session May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025.
Academic Year 2025/2026 (September 1, 2025, through December 22, 2025, for Fall Semester) and January 20, 2026, through May 15, 2026, for Spring Semester)
Successful applicant(s) will instruct undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work practice, human behavior and the social environment, research, clinical social work practice, social welfare policy and/or management.
Courses will be offered in a range of modalities beyond traditional settings, including hybrid and online format. Teaching assignments are being offered in Camden, New Brunswick, Newark, as well as in the Fully Online and Blended programs, and Intensive Weekend.
Instructors are expected to attend orientation, provide course instruction, respond to student inquiries, and submit grades and assessment data as per contract. |
Position Status |
Part Time |
Posting Number |
25FA0237 |
Posting Open Date |
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Posting Close Date |
01/05/2026 |
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
Persons interested in this position should possess an
MSW from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program. Additionally, those who want to teach practice must have at least two years of post-master's social work degree practice experience. Those wanting to be considered for teaching in the Fully Online or Blended program should have previously taught online and preferably have used
CANVAS. |
Certifications/Licenses |
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Equipment Utilized |
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Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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Overview |
Rutgers University ranks #41 amongst national universities and is #15 in top public schools according to
U.S. News & World Report. Rutgers School of Social Work's
MSW program is ranked #12 in the nation.
Rutgers School of Social Work offers BA in Social Work,
MSW,
DSW and Ph.D. degrees to over 1,800 students across three campuses. Both the BA in Social Work and
MSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The School of Social Work was established in 1954 and is the fourth largest in the nation. The
MSW program has two areas of specializations: clinical social work and management and policy and offers certificates in aging and health, addictions, interpersonal violence and trauma, child and adolescent well-being, and in working with Latina/o/x communities. Its Ph.D. program prepares students for careers in higher education, research, and social policy arenas and its
DSW program readies senior social work practitioners for leadership in advanced clinical practice. The School's BA in Social Work program prepares students for generalist practice. |
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants |
1. Use "Other Document" to submit Teaching Evaluations.
2.
ONLY FOR NEW APPLICANTS - Please complete and submit the Lecturer Application Areas of Expertise form at the following link:
https://studentinfo.ssw.rutgers.edu/forms/lecturer-application |
Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/246071 |
Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
City |
New Brunswick |
State |
NJ |
Location Details |
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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
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