Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Non-Tenure Track Teaching Instructor |
| Department |
School of Criminal Justice |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary |
The School of Criminal Justice and NJ-
STEP at Rutgers University-Newark invite applications for a full-time (Academic Year), two year Non-Tenure Track Teaching Instructor in Humanities and Social Justice to begin in September of 2025 and continue through the 2026/2027 academic year. Demonstrable evidence in excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential. The position is grant-funded.
This position would focus on the Bachelors in Justice Studies major, with a primary emphasis on teaching within the four NJ State prisons that the NJ-
STEP (Scholarship and Transformative Education in Prisons) program serves. Applicants should be social justice scholars with demonstrated success in teaching.
The teaching load is the equivalent of 4 courses per semester. This is an academic year appointment with the possibility of additional teaching contracts during summer months.
The successful candidate will deliver appropriate sections of courses for major credit in the Justice Studies program as needed for course progressions each semester - primary examples include, "Pursuit of Justice", "Inequality", "Philosophy of Justice", "Restorative Justice", "History of Mass Incarceration", "Punishment", "Special Topics in Justice", "Interdisciplinary Senior Thesis" and other advanced 300-400 level social justice coursework within their specialty.
Depending on changes in course needs, the successful candidate may also support the implementation of archival work and execute the installation of archival material into our prison libraries.
Specific job duties include:
* Teach four courses per semester in a
NJSTEP prison, or the equivalent of 18 credits per year, as assigned by the Dean, Department Chair or NJ-
STEP Director.
* Assist and participate in preparation of one-day workshops, including, but not limited to, assisting with development of manuals, materials, etc.
* Contribute to development of curriculum for social justice coursework, ensuring compatibility with School,
SASN, and NJ-
STEP requirements.
* Liaise between faculty and NJ-
STEP staff regarding all materials needed for Social Justice courses.
* Participate in the NJ-
STEP teaching community allowing regular exchange regarding the teaching experience inside.
* Inform and supervise independent studies/fellows in archival efforts of NJ-
STEP artifacts
* Support department efforts to modify and develop courses and curriculum.
* Perform additional service in accordance with the mission of NJ-
STEP, The School of Criminal Justice, and Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N). |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0448 |
| Posting Open Date |
04/23/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/31/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Master's degree in the humanities or social sciences required. Experience teaching in prisons is preferred, but not required. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Expertise within one or more fields that comprise the interdisciplinary field of Justice Studies is required.
Successful applicant must have access to transportation to facilities across the State of New Jersey and must receive and maintain background clearance conducted by the Department of Corrections. |
| Equipment Utilized |
This position requires teaching in an analog context, specifically without access to the internet, computers, or other digital devices. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
Courses will be taught inside/ among four NJ State prisons, distributed throughout the state, and, therefore, requires a well-functioning car and a schedule that accommodates early morning, afternoon, and evening classes, depending on course demands for each semester. |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/249447 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Apr 24, 2025