Instructor; Part Time

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking instructors to teach non-credit courses for the Center for Government Services. The instructor will teach in one or more of the following NJ government related areas:

• Affordable Housing Professional Certification Program
• Assessment Administration Program
• Elected Officials Program
• Financial Management Program
• Municipal Attorneys
• Municipal Clerks Program
• NJ Educational Facility Management Program
• NJ Local Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency Program
• Planning & Zoning Program
• Professional Development Program
• Public Purchasing Program
• Public Safety Program
• Public Works Program
• School Transportation Supervisors Certification Program
• Tax Collection Program
• Train-the-Trainer Program

• Instruct/co‑instruct non‑credit courses in one or more of the areas/programs listed above (may include traditional lecture, hybrid, and/or fully online formats)
• Prepare course materials (e.g., syllabi, presentations, hand‑outs, reading materials, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback to students as well as critical instruction that meets program standards and goals
• Respond to student emails and inquiries
• Adhere to grade submission policies and deadlines (if applicable)
• Adhere to University policies and regulations
• Practice innovative educational methodology

Part Time

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Requires at least two years of instructional experience or completion of hiring unit’s Train‑the‑Trainer program.
• Requires experience instructing hiring unit’s relevant program content.
• Requires three years’ experience working in the above referenced government positions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Government or professional certification, if applicable.
• Qualified for the positions they hold and the work they do including attainment of relevant and discipline‑specific certifications or credentials.
• The position will be responsible for the delivery of the non‑credit educational program to govern student learning; generating revisions and/or updates to content, electronic materials, or audio/visual presentations for the Center’s Programs.
• Also requires good communication and interpersonal skills.

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