Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an employer of choice for those seeking employment in higher education. As one of the largest employers in New Jersey, the university offers a variety of excellent opportunities and comprehensive benefits packages. Explore the sections below to view the many employment options available on all of our campuses.

Staff Positions

Administrative and Managerial, Professional, or Supervisory positions as well as Clerical, Office, Laboratory, and Technical (COLT) vacancies.

Faculty/Teaching Positions

To learn about faculty/teaching positions, including part-time lecturer jobs, you will need to contact the academic department directly.

Service/Maintenance/Trades Positions (Local 888)

Service/Maintenance/Trades Positions (Local 888) include custodial, grounds, maintenance, trades, dining, and other service positions.

Rutgers University Foundation Positions

The University Foundation maintains its own website of available job opportunities.

Temporary Employment

UHR offers a placement service to those applicants seeking part-time or full-time work on a temporary basis. Retirees, individuals re-entering the workforce, and graduates are all welcome to apply.

Student Employment

Students seeking employment should contact the Student Employment Office.

 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for positions with Rutgers or have any questions about our website accessibility, please call 848-932-3973 or e-mail us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

New Jersey First Act/Residency Law
Any individual newly hired by Rutgers after September 1, 2011 will be required to abide by the New Jersey First Act/Residency Law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey, unless their position is on the exempt list or they successfully petition for exemption based on critical need or hardship. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

New Jersey Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
The New Jersey Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is an association of educational institutions whose purpose is to promote awareness of employment opportunities for their participating members. The HERC web site gives you the ability to search for positions, create custom profiles, and sign up for email notifications of available opportunities in top New Jersey, northeastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware colleges and universities.

Public Safety Information
Information regarding public safety at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is available in the annual security report Safety Matters. For each of Rutgers' regional campuses, the report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Rutgers University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. To have a copy of Safety Matters mailed to you, call the Rutgers University Police Department for the campus in which you are interested at one of the following numbers: Camden 856-225-6009; Newark 973-353-5581; New Brunswick 732-932-8407.  This report may also be viewed online at the following websites: Camden Campus, Newark Campus, and New Brunswick Campus.