Job Description

Position Details

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Peer Instructor Education Instructor

Department

Career Exploration & Success

Salary Details

$8,331

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

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Posting Summary

Posting summary:

Under the guidance of the Associate Director for First-Year Career Engagement, instructors for the PI Education course guide sophomore and junior students hired as Peer Instructors for the First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS) program through their curriculum development process. Instructors for the PI Education course will be responsible for teaching course content, reviewing and approving course curricula based on shared standards and expectations, assessing and grading student performance in a timely manner, and communicating students' progress to the FIGS program. Instructors must complete 6-8 hours of training before January 20, 2026.

Instructors must also be able to attend a weekly virtual meeting with the teaching team (date and time to be determined after hire).

Minimum Education requirements:

Familiarity with active learning techniques and curriculum development. Experience supervising and/or teaching student leaders. Understanding of the first-year experience.

Cover letter must include availability for each of the sections below (preferred, available, not available).

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The course class times for Spring 2026 will be:

Tuesdays 5:40-8:40 PM (Busch campus)

Tuesdays, 5:40-8:40 PM (College Avenue Campus)

Wednesdays, 5:40-8:40 PM (College Avenue Campus)

Thursdays, 8:30-11:30 (College Avenue Campus)

Thursdays, 5:40-8:40 PM (Busch Campus)

Fridays, 8:30-11:30 AM (Livingston Campus)

Fridays, 2:00-5:00PM (Cook/Douglass)

Priority deadline is 11/17.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

25FA1050

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Familiarity with active learning techniques and curriculum development. Experience supervising and/or teaching student leaders. Understanding of the first-year experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should include their availability for each of the sections (preferred, available, or not available) for each of the course sections in their cover letter.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262194

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

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

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Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents