Course Assistants

Course Assistants –  Academic Year

The School of Nursing – Camden is hiring Course Assistants for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Course Assistants will support the student learning process and promote student success each semester. They may be assigned to assist nursing faculty who teach didactic courses with administrative duties or serve as subject‑matter tutors in the SNC Tutoring Center. The Tutoring Center is open Monday‑Friday and will be staffed by several part‑time Course Assistant Tutors.

Applicants must possess relevant clinical expertise and experience for the assigned courses. Course Assistants must be physically available on exam days for in‑person exam proctoring and will be expected to attend a virtual orientation to learn basic Canvas LMS technical skills and teaching‑learning strategies.

• Administrative Course Assistant Role
  • Assist course professors in grading papers, case studies, discussion boards, ATI or educational resource submissions.
  • Perform all administrative work in a timely manner, as needed by course professors.
  • Act as a role model for professional nursing.
  • Communicate in a professional and timely manner with course professors, staff, and students.
  • Submit a biweekly report of activity to the Student Success Coach.
• Tutoring Course Assistant Role
  • Maintain regular in‑person or virtual office hours as outlined in the contract.
  • Oversee all recitation sessions via in‑person instruction, according to the schedule of classes.
  • Provide small‑group and individual tutoring related to course content, test taking, and student success strategies.
  • Provide exam reviews at the direction and request of course professors.
  • Proctor live exams on campus when needed.
  • Act as a role model for professional nursing.
  • Communicate in a professional and timely manner with course professors, staff, and students.
  • Submit a biweekly report of activity to the Student Success Coach.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

BSN plus at least 2 years of nursing experience (MSN preferred).

Certifications/Licenses: Required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected status. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening.

Under Policy 100.3.1, if employment commences during flu season, Rutgers may require certain prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact information)

Optional documents may include additional certifications, licenses, or portfolio materials as requested.