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Part-Time Instructor, Data Science, Fall 2025

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ • Hybrid

$2.7K/wk

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Position Information
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:
  • 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 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
Qualifications
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.
Statement
Posting Details
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://rutgers-sb.peopleadmin.com/postings/251077 Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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