Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Lecturer - Knowledge & Power Course |
| Department |
Douglass Residential College |
| Salary Details |
Salary 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 |
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 |
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.
The course, Knowledge and Power: Issues in Women's Leadership, is a foundational 3.0 credit Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies course required of all new students at Douglass Residential College, New Brunswick. This course helps to define the College's community, explore resources, and build knowledge in women's, gender, and sexuality studies. The course is offered in 27 sections across the fall and spring semesters. Instructors are an important part of the Douglass educational community and will work with a Course Director and participate in collective course planning and inclusive pedagogy workshops. The course is focused on fostering respectful engagement and intentional conversations about race, gender, sexuality, ability, and class among new first-year and transfer students enrolled in Douglass.
The course meets twice a week, each session lasting 80 minutes, during the semester. |
| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0566 |
| Posting Open Date |
05/27/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
06/30/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's degree and expertise in Women's and Gender Studies or closely related field preferred.
- Commitment to or experience in Women's and Gender Studies and the status of women and gender diverse.
- Demonstrated pedagogical experience in teaching practices dedicated to cultural exchange, community-building, equity and inclusion, and social justice in an increasingly complex and diverse world.
- Must have three years of experience with effective teaching, mentoring, community work, or commensurate educational engagement and activities.
Applicants must be prepared to guide a leading-edge introductory experience encouraging students to address questions of privilege, difference, discrimination, and equity. Must be able to actively engage in the building of communities of belonging and foster inclusive awareness. Must be able to focus on facilitating discussions with and between students. |
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| Overview |
Position Requirements Include the Following:
- Teach one section of 3.0 credit undergraduate course Knowledge and Power: Issues in Women's Leadership.
- Hold class meetings at all course times/dates.
- Attend instructor training and required instructor meetings and workshops.
- Meet with and advise the assigned peer mentor (Barbara Vorhees student mentor) as needed.
- Meet with students enrolled in the course as needed and keep regular office hour availability.
- Adhere to course, department, college, and university procedures and policies.
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
- Need statement of Pedagogical Philosophy, no longer than 300 words
- Resume and cover letter outlining teaching experiences.
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/251759 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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