Lecturer, Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Fall Semester 2026: Lecturer, Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration

Department: Education Theory, Policy & Administration

Position Status: Part Time

Campus: Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City / State: New Brunswick, NJ

Posting Number: 25FA0512

Posting Open Date: 02/12/2026

Salary Details

A minimum of $2,777 per credit.

Posting Summary

The Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University invites applications for Lecturers (formerly Part Time Lecturers) in the department of Educational Theory, Policy and Administration during the Fall 2026 Semester, September 1, 2026 through December 22, 2026.

Successful applicants will instruct undergraduate or graduate level courses in social and philosophical foundations of education, educational policy, social studies education, and/or educational leadership. Specific courses might include history of education; philosophy of education; gender in education; race, ethnicity and inequality; urban education; sociology of education; public school finance; policy analysis; school leadership; and queer issues in schools, among others.

Courses will be offered in a range of modalities beyond traditional settings, including hybrid and online formats as well as synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Course appointments are in the New Brunswick area, as well as, hybrid/online format.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Masters Required, Doctorate Preferred. Applicants with other degrees from an accredited institution will be considered. Current experience working in P-12 educational setting preferred.

Statement

Instructors are expected to attend orientation, submit syllabus, respond to student emails and submit grades as per contract.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted electronically and include: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae or resume 3. A concise statement of prior teaching appointment 4. The names and contact information for three references

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until positions for the Fall 2026 Semester are filled.