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Recruitment/Posting Title Lecturer, Fall 2026
Department School of Criminal Justice
Salary Details 3 credit course $8331.00
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 University School of Criminal Justice invites applications to fill the Lecturer teaching positions in the undergraduate and master’s programs for the Fall 2026 semester. Successful applicants will develop and instruct on one or more of the following topics and course levels/locations:
Undergraduate program courses located on the Rutgers University-Newark campus:
- Introduction to Criminology (hybrid);
- Introduction to Criminal Justice (hybrid);
- Homeland Security (writing intensive and hybrid);
- Reducing Local Crime;
- Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice;
- Criminal Justice Research Methods;
- Gender, Crime & Justice;
- Violent Crime;
- Race, Crime & Justice (online);
- Contemporary Policing (writing intensive);
- White Collar Crime (writing intensive);
- Crime in Different Cultures (writing intensive and online);
- Juvenile Gangs;
- Topics in Criminal Justice: Forensics
Undergraduate program courses located on the campus of Community College of Morris:
- Criminal Justice Research Methods (online);
- Gender, Crime & Justice (in-person);
- Crime in Different Cultures (online and writing intensive)
Undergraduate courses (in person) at NJ-STEP affiliated correctional facilities in northern and southern New Jersey:
- Pursuit of Justice
- Inequality
- Criminal Justice Research Methods
- Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Various Criminal Justice and Justice Studies electives or other Topics in Justice Studies courses.
Master’s program courses located on the Rutgers University-Newark campus:
- Data Analysis & Management (online)
- Accounting & Financial Crimes
- Homeland Security Policy
- Financial Crime I
- MA Project Seminar (hybrid)
Instructors shall prepare and submit course syllabi, meet and provide pedagogically appropriate instruction during assigned class times, provide timely student feedback, respond to student emails, adhere to grade submission policies and deadlines, and if the option is available, attend new student orientations. In classes that have a research focus, instructors shall follow appropriate information on the Rutgers University Institutional Review Board policies and procedures to ensure the protection of human subjects. NJ-STEP appointments teaching in NJ correctional facilities also require an additional background check through New Jersey Department of Corrections and a brief online training.
All Lecture and course appointments for the School of Criminal Justice associated with the Rutgers University-Newark campus and offsite location like County College of Morris report to the Dean of the School of Criminal Justice; course appointments associated with NJ-STEP and taught at the correctional facilities in northern and southern New Jersey report to the Executive Director of the NJ-STEP program.
Position Status Part Time
Posting Number 26FA0349
Posting Open Date 04/20/2026
Posting Close Date 06/20/2026
Minimum Education and Experience
Masters or Juris Doctorate Required.
Doctorate Preferred.
Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level.
Applicants with comparable degrees from accredited institutions may also be considered. Prior teaching experience is also preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
NJ-STEP appointments teaching in NJ correctional facilities also require an additional background check through New Jersey Department of Corrections and a brief online training.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Computer/Email/Webex/Zoom
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
The School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University-Newark was founded in 1974 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature—the only school in America with this kind of legal charter. Its purposes have always been to (1) produce scholarship of the highest quality on crime and justice (2) provide state and local justice agencies with crucial evidence and consultation about the policy and practice of criminal justice, and (3) produce graduates who take their places as productive and respected scholars in the field.
Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/272836
Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
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 that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- List of courses taught
Optional Documents
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Lecturer, Fall 2026
Department School of Criminal Justice
Salary Details 3 credit course $8331.00
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 University School of Criminal Justice invites applications to fill the Lecturer teaching positions in the undergraduate and master’s programs for the Fall 2026 semester. Successful applicants will develop and instruct on one or more of the following topics and course levels/locations:
Undergraduate program courses located on the Rutgers University-Newark campus:
- Introduction to Criminology (hybrid);
- Introduction to Criminal Justice (hybrid);
- Homeland Security (writing intensive and hybrid);
- Reducing Local Crime;
- Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice;
- Criminal Justice Research Methods;
- Gender, Crime & Justice;
- Violent Crime;
- Race, Crime & Justice (online);
- Contemporary Policing (writing intensive);
- White Collar Crime (writing intensive);
- Crime in Different Cultures (writing intensive and online);
- Juvenile Gangs;
- Topics in Criminal Justice: Forensics
Undergraduate program courses located on the campus of Community College of Morris:
- Criminal Justice Research Methods (online);
- Gender, Crime & Justice (in-person);
- Crime in Different Cultures (online and writing intensive)
Undergraduate courses (in person) at NJ-STEP affiliated correctional facilities in northern and southern New Jersey:
- Pursuit of Justice
- Inequality
- Criminal Justice Research Methods
- Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Various Criminal Justice and Justice Studies electives or other Topics in Justice Studies courses.
Master’s program courses located on the Rutgers University-Newark campus:
- Data Analysis & Management (online)
- Accounting & Financial Crimes
- Homeland Security Policy
- Financial Crime I
- MA Project Seminar (hybrid)
Instructors shall prepare and submit course syllabi, meet and provide pedagogically appropriate instruction during assigned class times, provide timely student feedback, respond to student emails, adhere to grade submission policies and deadlines, and if the option is available, attend new student orientations. In classes that have a research focus, instructors shall follow appropriate information on the Rutgers University Institutional Review Board policies and procedures to ensure the protection of human subjects. NJ-STEP appointments teaching in NJ correctional facilities also require an additional background check through New Jersey Department of Corrections and a brief online training.
All Lecture and course appointments for the School of Criminal Justice associated with the Rutgers University-Newark campus and offsite location like County College of Morris report to the Dean of the School of Criminal Justice; course appointments associated with NJ-STEP and taught at the correctional facilities in northern and southern New Jersey report to the Executive Director of the NJ-STEP program.
Position Status Part Time
Posting Number 26FA0349
Posting Open Date 04/20/2026
Posting Close Date 06/20/2026
Minimum Education and Experience
Masters or Juris Doctorate Required.
Doctorate Preferred.
Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level.
Applicants with comparable degrees from accredited institutions may also be considered. Prior teaching experience is also preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
NJ-STEP appointments teaching in NJ correctional facilities also require an additional background check through New Jersey Department of Corrections and a brief online training.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Computer/Email/Webex/Zoom
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
The School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University-Newark was founded in 1974 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature—the only school in America with this kind of legal charter. Its purposes have always been to (1) produce scholarship of the highest quality on crime and justice (2) provide state and local justice agencies with crucial evidence and consultation about the policy and practice of criminal justice, and (3) produce graduates who take their places as productive and respected scholars in the field.
Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/272836
Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
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 that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- List of courses taught
Optional Documents
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Oakland University74
- California State University, Stanislaus55
- Sam Houston State University55
- Rutgers University48
- California State University, Los Angeles44
Top Industries Hiring
- Education905
- Healthcare & Medical Services43
- Science & Research11
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Government & Public Sector5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lecturer jobs.
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in a relevant subject area
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering college-level or corporate courses
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse student audiences
- Ability to teach both in-person and online or hybrid course formats
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment design, or accreditation documentation
Tips for Your Lecturer Job Search
Tailor your CV to each institution
Community colleges and research universities weight different things. Highlight teaching load and course development for the former, and publications or graduate mentorship for the latter. A single generic CV will underperform at both.
List every course you have taught
Hiring committees look for breadth and fit. Include course titles, levels, and enrollment size in a dedicated teaching experience section. Adjunct and visiting roles especially reward demonstrated readiness to cover multiple sections.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lecturer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a teaching statement before applying
Most lecturer applications ask for a teaching philosophy statement at the submission stage, not after screening. Draft and refine yours in advance so it reflects the specific department's pedagogy and student population you are targeting.
Request a mock teaching demonstration early
Finalists for lecturer roles almost always deliver a sample lecture to faculty and students. Arrange a practice run with colleagues or a mentor before your interview so your delivery, timing, and slide design are already tested.
Negotiate course load, not just compensation
Offer letters for lecturer positions often leave course load, prep time, and office-hour requirements undefined. Clarify those terms in writing before you accept, because they directly determine your workability and eligibility for benefits.
Lecturer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lecturers?
The companies hiring the most lecturers right now include Oakland University, California State University, Stanislaus, and Sam Houston State University, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistent across community colleges, four-year universities, and corporate learning and development departments.
How many lecturer jobs are remote?
About 6% of lecturer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the growth of online degree programs and asynchronous course delivery. Remote opportunities are most concentrated in fully online programs, continuing education, and corporate training roles rather than traditional campus-based positions.
How do you become a lecturer?
Start by earning at least a master's degree in your intended subject area, as most institutions require graduate-level credentials for teaching appointments. Build a record of classroom or training experience through adjunct roles, teaching assistantships, or corporate instruction. Compile a teaching portfolio with syllabi, student evaluations, and a teaching philosophy statement before you apply to full-time openings.
Can you get hired as a lecturer with little or no teaching experience?
Yes, entry-level lecturer roles exist, particularly at community colleges, coding bootcamps, and corporate training departments that hire subject-matter experts over career educators. Emphasize deep professional expertise in your field, any informal instruction you have done such as workshops or mentoring, and a willingness to complete institutional teaching development programs once hired.
What does the lecturer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening call or video interview focused on your teaching background and subject expertise. Finalists are usually invited to a campus or virtual day that includes a teaching demonstration, a meeting with faculty or department leadership, and sometimes a student panel. Committees assess pedagogical clarity, subject command, and how well you engage a real or simulated classroom audience.
Where can I find and apply to lecturer jobs?
You can find and apply to lecturer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions and organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subject area, institution type, and schedule, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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