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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 06/23/2026

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

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of Professional References (contact Info)
- List of courses taught

Optional Documents