Entry Level Rutgers Jobs in Newark, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Lecturer (Visiting Assistant Professor - Non Tenure Track)
Department
Law School Newark
Salary Details
A maximum of $85,000
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 Law School in Newark invites applicants for a Lecturer (Visiting Assistant Professor - Non Tenure Track) position for up to two academic years (2026-2027/2027-2028) to teach legal writing. We encourage applications from entry-level candidates planning to enter the legal education market, practitioners interested in transitioning to the legal academy full-time, and recent law graduates with strong academic potential. Candidates with scholarly interests across all areas of law are encouraged to apply.
As part of a leading public university with a distinguished faculty, Rutgers offers a strong institutional foundation for emerging scholars. This program is designed to provide intensive mentoring, meaningful integration into the faculty, and support for candidates entering the law teaching market. The position is anchored in the law school's Legal Writing program, which is ranked #8 nationally.
This position provides a one-year position renewable for, and limited to, a second year. The position allows time to gain teaching skills while participating in the intellectual life of the law school, in preparation for entering the legal academy. During the period of employment, the successful candidate will teach one section of Legal Writing I each fall and two sections of Legal Writing II each spring.
The successful candidate will receive both formal and informal faculty mentoring, including guidance during the law teaching hiring process in the second fall of the appointment. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate is expected to produce at least one piece of original scholarship during the two-year period.
Applications should include a CV, transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate degree-conferring institutions, a list of references (preferably academic), a cover letter that includes a research agenda, and a writing sample. All materials should be submitted online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/ and also sent by single email to aw1251@law.rutgers.edu by May 31, 2026.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
18FA0139
Posting Open Date
04/29/2026
Posting Close Date
05/31/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and demonstrated ability in legal research, analysis, writing and lawyering skills.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/62947
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.
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