Full time non-tenure track faculty position in Information Technology and Informatics focused on programming

The Library and Information Science ( LIS) Department in the School of Communication and Information (SC&I) at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, seeks a professional and innovative full time non-tenure track ( NTT) instructor to teach multiple sections of programming courses in the Information Technology and Informatics program, with an emphasis on Python programming fundamentals, data engineering, and data science. All courses are taught on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus, conveniently located with easy access to transit options through downtown New Brunswick. In addition to teaching multiple sections of the course, this position will contribute to the success of the IT & Informatics major through activities such as student advising, course and curriculum management, and peer teaching evaluations. The workload of non-tenure track teaching faculty members is teaching four courses per semester plus service, or the equivalent in combinations of teaching and service. This appointment is renewable upon successful performance review and the assessed continuing need for the position., This position will be responsible for:

• Teaching multiple sections of courses in the IT & Informatics program including 04:547:202 Object-Oriented Programming and 04:547:221 Fundamentals of Data Curation and Management, with an emphasis on programming fundamentals and data engineering, using the Python programming language.
• Student mentoring and advising in areas closely related to the course topics listed above.
• Overseeing student tutors in areas closely related to the course topics listed above.
• Working closely with the Program Director of IT & Informatics as well as SC&I Student Services on course and curriculum management in areas closely related to the course topics listed above.

A masters degree or Ph.D. is preferred, but we will consider applications of those with a B.S. in a relevant area (e.g., Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, or Data Science) who have substantial evidence and track record of successful teaching in the given areas., All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Established in 1766, more than 69,000 students and 27,300 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at three main Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the region. With 29 schools and colleges, over 550 degree programs, over 600,000 alumni, and thousands of professional and personal enrichment continuing education programs, Rutgers' impact is felt around the world. For more information see http://www.rutgers.edu. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct research and teach in the areas of communication, information science, media studies, information technology, journalism, librarianship, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has about 2,500 enrolled students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two masters degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu. The LIS Department is a charter member of the iSchools Consortium, has a dynamic research and learning culture, is international in scope, and local in impact, and is in an exciting period of growth. The Department is a partner with the School of Art and Sciences and other Rutgers schools in a major and minor in Data Science. Several of the courses offered by the ITI major are required courses for the major and others are potential electives. Statement Posting Details