MGSA – Department of Theater – (Spring 2027)
About the role
The Department of Theater, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University invites applications for part-time instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Acting, Directing, Design, Production, Play/Screenwriting, and Theater History, Theory, and Appreciation.
Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its 1,200 students reflect the diversity of New Jersey, the fourth most diverse state in the nation. In addition to its professional arts training programs, Mason Gross provides the larger community an opportunity to embrace the creative arts through its divisions of Rutgers Arts Online and Rutgers Community Arts. The school is housed within Rutgers–New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university serving some 50,000 students as the flagship campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers is less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the Jersey Shore, and just over an hour to Philadelphia.
Responsibilities
- Provide instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate courses
- Teach in areas including Acting, Directing, Design, Production, Play/Screenwriting, and Theater History, Theory, and Appreciation
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree
- At least one year of teaching and/or technical experience applicable to the course teaching
- Graduate degree preferred
- Strong pedagogical, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
Pay
A minimum of $2,777 per credit. The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. Market benchmarks and internal equity are also considered to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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
Location
Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, NJ
Application documents
Required: Resume/CV
Optional: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of Professional References (contact info)