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.
FLSA: Nonexempt
Salary Details
$35.00 per hour
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
Position Status: Part Time
Working Hours (per week)
up to 19.5
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
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.
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.
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 Open Date: 01/10/2025
Posting Close Date: 07/10/2025
Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
