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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Part-Time Teaching Fall Positions 2026 Department Physics & Astronomy Salary Details A minimum of $2777 per credit 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
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Posting Summary
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications for anticipated Lecturer and Coadjutant positions to support undergraduate and graduate instruction in Physics and Astronomy. Responsibilities may include teaching lectures, leading recitations, conducting laboratory sessions, and providing instructional support across various course formats.
Instructional modalities may include in-person, online, and hybrid formats. This is a pool posting: applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed as instructional needs arise. Qualified candidates will be placed in a departmental pool and considered for affiliate or part-time teaching assignments for the Fall 2026 semester.
Position Status Part Time Posting Number 26FA0482 Posting Open Date 05/13/2026 Posting Close Date 12/31/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Candidates should ideally have an undergraduate degree in Physics or Astronomy, or at the minimum must have at least successfully completed advanced undergraduate physics and astronomy courses including Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates should ideally have an undergraduate degree in Physics or Astronomy, or at the minimum must have at least successfully completed advanced undergraduate physics and astronomy courses including Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/274956 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
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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.
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