Lecturer in Psychology (Rutgers The State University)

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Psychology Lecturer – Summer 2026 Department Psychology Salary Details The minimum rate of pay for this role is $2,777 per credit. Compensation below this minimum may be provided in accordance with employment status, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional guidelines. Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: candidate’s qualifications experience and expertise availability of department or grant funds to support the position Additional considerations may include: market benchmarks (if and when appropriate) internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure Rutgers is 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 The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University invites qualified applicants to serve as Summer Session Instructors for Psychology course offerings. Instructors will teach one or more full undergraduate courses during the Summer Session, which consists of two sessions scheduled between late May and mid-August. Responsibilities include: Preparing and submitting course syllabi Delivering high-quality instruction Assessing student work in a timely manner Holding weekly office hours Responding to student emails Submitting final course grades to the registrar Adhering to all university policies, grade submission procedures, and deadlines This position reports to the Department Undergraduate Director. Position Details Position Status: Part Time Posting Number: 26FA0283 Campus: Rutgers University–New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Livingston (RU-New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field; a PhD is strongly preferred. Prior experience teaching large classes at the college level is desirable. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience teaching large classes Preferred Qualifications (Not specified) Additional Information Special Instructions to Applicants (Not specified) Application Requirements Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Other Document Teaching Evaluations Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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 of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or approved exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of: race creed color national origin age ancestry nationality marital or domestic partnership status sex pregnancy gender identity or expression disability status military service status protected veteran status sexual orientation atypical cellular or blood trait genetic information any other category protected by law Rutgers encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For more information: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Psychology Lecturer – Summer 2026

Department

Psychology

Salary Details

The minimum rate of pay for this role is $2,777 per credit. Compensation below this minimum may be provided in accordance with employment status, collective bargaining agreements, and institutional guidelines.

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including but not limited to:

candidate’s qualifications
experience and expertise
availability of department or grant funds to support the position

Additional considerations may include:

market benchmarks (if and when appropriate)
internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure

Rutgers is 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

The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University invites qualified applicants to serve as Summer Session Instructors for Psychology course offerings.

Instructors will teach one or more full undergraduate courses during the Summer Session, which consists of two sessions scheduled between late May and mid-August.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and submitting course syllabi
Delivering high-quality instruction
Assessing student work in a timely manner
Holding weekly office hours
Responding to student emails
Submitting final course grades to the registrar
Adhering to all university policies, grade submission procedures, and deadlines

This position reports to the Department Undergraduate Director.

Position Details

Position Status: Part Time
Posting Number: 26FA0283
Campus: Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field; a PhD is strongly preferred.

Prior experience teaching large classes at the college level is desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience teaching large classes

Preferred Qualifications

(Not specified)

Additional Information

Special Instructions to Applicants

(Not specified)

Application Requirements

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Other Document
Teaching Evaluations

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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 of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination or approved exemption may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.