Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Instructor for The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Courses typically meet in person for 90 minutes once a week throughout New Jersey however they will meet remotely via Zoom and in- person as it becomes safe to do so according to public health and University leaders. Prescheduled program may be as long as one-day to ten-weeks. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Handles course creation and content delivery during any of the prescheduled programs that run throughout the year.
Overview
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jerseys preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years Rutgers is ranked on Forbes list of Americas Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publications 2023 list. Rutgers commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe diverse and respectful workplace environment creating employment opportunities for our nations military veterans and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. A program specifically for adults over 50 looking for an opportunity to learn in an engaging environment OLLI -RU is a unique learning community situated within the Division of Continuing Studies. The non-credit courses range from academic subjects to skills and activities. We encourage a variety of teaching formats including facilitated discussions of books films or ideas; informational lectures hands-on instruction; and field trips. Instructors may teach in one or more of the following areas (but not limited to): Art Art History Computer Science Contemporary Issues Crafts Environmental Science Film Studies History Music Music History Philosophy Photography Poetry Political Science Psychology Science Biology Physiology Astronomy etc. Writing