Instructor: Co-Adjutant or Lecturer

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 19, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Instructor: Co-Adjutant or Lecturer
Department	Douglass Residential College
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the Women in Science and Engineering program at Douglass Residential College, the instructor is responsible for teaching the required course for the Introduction to Scientific Research ( ISR) course, 3cr, offered to STEM students at Douglass who are a part of the Douglass STEM Research Experience. This coordinated curriculum includes discussions, small-group activities, and short lectures that focus on the skills needed to undertake research projects and research communication. This course also places students in a research lab for five (5) hours per week with a Rutgers Faculty Mentor. ISR is mandatory for participation in the funded Summer Research component of the STEM Research Experience. The instructor must be well versed in STEM research topics and an advocate for the advancement of women in STEM.
Position Status	Part Time
Posting Number	24FA1121
Posting Open Date	11/03/2025
Posting Close Date	11/21/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree in sciences or education preferred. Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related Science field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency using the Learning Management System, Canvas Must have an intimate understanding of scientific research and of the needs of women majoring in science and other STEM fields.
Equipment Utilized	N/A
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to lift small boxes, move small items, and move tables and chairs.
Overview	100% Instructor of the Introduction to Scientific Research course.
Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	The instructor works independently to teach the course using course materials provided by the Associate Dean of Douglass WiSE and must submit grades according to the grading schedules set by the University. The instructor must communicate with students in a multitude of formats. The instructor must also interact with university partners (Ex. Registrar, Dean of Students, Office of Disability Services)
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238257
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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