Coadjutant Instructors, Historic Preservation

Salary Details

A minimum of $1,388.50 for the contract period.

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The 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

Posting Summary

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) seeks part-time instructors for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and/or Summer 2027 semesters to teach courses in our Continuing Education in Historic Preservation Certificate Program. MARCH is seeking instructors for the specific courses of Preservation Planning and Introduction to Preservation of Historic Interiors. The certificate program is also looking to develop and offer elective courses on environmental preservation practice and issues of climate change and resistance, as well as other elective topics as yet to be developed.
Courses in the Historic Preservation Program are taught as either ten-week 2-credit or five-week 1-credit courses in virtual, hybrid, and in-person models. The program also offers one-day or weekend-long workshops. Please visit https://preservation.rutgers.edu/ to see examples of courses and workshops offered by the program.
Applicants should have an MA in Historic Preservation, History or a related field; advanced, up-to-date practical and theoretical experience and knowledge of historic preservation practice and issues in the Mid-Atlantic. Ideally, applicants will also have a good track record teaching historic preservation courses or workshops-or related subjects- for diverse student populations in continuing education settings.
For returning instructors, your cover letter may note that you wish to return to teach for the courses(s) you have taught in prior years.

Position Status: Part Time

Minimum Education and Experience

Masters, preferably in Historic Preservation or a related field such as history, art history, public history.

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Statement

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Within their cover letter, applicants should please specify which course(s) they believe they are qualified to develop and teach and why: Preservation Planning and Preservation of Historic Interiors. Alternatively or in addition, applicants interested in teaching an elective course not mentioned here should include a brief (no more than a paragraph) description for a course proposal that they would be interested in developing in collaboration with MARCH and teaching.

Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City

Camden

State

NJ