Recruitment/Posting Title Part-Time Instructor, Data Science, Fall 2025
Department SASN -Math & Computer Science
Salary Details A minimum of $2,777 per credit
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:
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The Program in Data Science, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), is seeking part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Fall 2025 semester to teach data science courses. The successful candidate will have an interest in teaching ethical issues in data science and machine learning. The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including, but not limited to, preparing course material; creating and posting a course syllabus; presenting material during the assigned course times; holding office hours and providing appropriate out-of-class time for students; responding to student e-mails; conducting and grading assessments of students through assignments, exams, and other means, in a timely manner; and submitting final grades. Course appointments may require instruction during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, off-campus, online, hybrid, remotely, or any combination of these, based on the academic needs of the department.
Position Status Part Time
Posting Number 25FA0534
Posting Open Date 05/16/2025
Posting Close Date
Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s degree in data science, economics, philosophy, psychology, or other data-driven fields required. Ph.D. strongly preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience teaching data wrangling and analysis methods preferred. Interest in teaching classes on ethical issues in data science and machine learning a must. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
The email address listed on the application will be used for all communication.
A syllabus for a course previously taught by the applicant should be included and uploaded under “Other Documents.”
One professional reference required. List of two professional references highly preferred.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/251077
Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
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