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Recruitment/Posting Title
Instructor - Summer Session for the Undergraduate Program in Information Technology and Informatics (Summer 2026)
Department
Library & Information Science
Salary Details
minimum $2777 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:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The Department of Library and Information Science seeks part-time lecturers for its undergraduate program in Information Technology and Informatics. Please see the description of our program at https://iti.rutgers.edu,
and the list of courses we offer at https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/academics/courses?courses=&program=27.
We are currently seeking individuals to teach in the following areas:
- Linux and Windows operating systems, networking and database fundamentals, and object-oriented programming in Python.
- Information security and assurance, cyber-analytics, and incident analysis and response.
- Web development (especially Python-based full-stack web application design and development).
- Data analytics and information visualization.
Within your cover letter, please let us know which topics in our program you feel most prepared to teach.
Please submit a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references. You may also upload any evidence of your teaching experience such as sample syllabi or course materials, results of student instructional ratings, or published work.
Position Status
Part Time
Posting Number
26FA0095
Posting Open Date
02/06/2026
Posting Close Date
08/15/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required; masters degree strongly preferred; doctoral degree welcome. Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 23,200 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three masters degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,400 students each year, of whom 2,600 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world's largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers' vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is strongly committed to social engagement. For more about the school see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu
The Department of Library and Information Science is characterized by a research and learning culture that is inclusive, diverse and cohesive, international in scope and local in impact. We believe that information makes a profound difference in the lives of people, communities and organizations. We undertake boundary-breaking research that seeks to understand and enhance people's lives by enabling and supporting their interactions with information in whatever contexts and forms that may happen. We educate professionals for diverse information service and technology contexts. They are prepared to design, manage, and evaluate systems and services that support people's and communities' interactions with information. Our graduates play a leading role in enabling people to create, use, and preserve knowledge. They are people-centered in their work, critical and reflective thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective communicators.
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Posting Details
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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/268549
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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