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

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Full time non-tenure track faculty position in Information Technology and informatics focused on programming
Department	SC&I - Library & Info Science
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	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. We especially welcome applications from members of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. Job Responsibilities 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. - Peer evaluation of lecturers (part time) and other full time non-tenure track instructors in the LIS department
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0057
Posting Open Date	01/25/2024
Posting Close Date	05/01/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	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.
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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. Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth largest university in the United States, with 9,000 faculty members in 175 academic departments; over 50,000 undergraduate students; and more than 20,000 graduate and professional students. Adjacent to New York and Pennsylvania, Rutgers is one of the most diverse universities in the nation, bringing together a community from various racial, ethnic, religious, national and cultural backgrounds. The Department of Journalism and Media Studies believes that it is our responsibility to have a faculty body that is representative of our state and our student body. We are currently in an exciting period of transformation and growth as we form a hub for data science across Rutgers University departments. 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 master’s degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,000 students each year, of whom 2,500 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 committed to social engagement. For more information about the school 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 to a collaboration with the School of Art and Sciences over a new major and minor in Data Science. Several of the courses offered by the ITI major are required courses for the new major and others are potential electives.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter of application that articulates their fit with the position, (2) a CV/resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references (no letters required at this time). Questions should be directed to Warren Allen, Undergraduate Program Director of IT & Informatics at [email protected]
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/219966
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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