"Part-Time Instructor, Computer Science"

Part-Time Instructor, Computer Science

Department: SASN – Mathematics & Computer Science

Position Status: Part-Time

Posting Number: 25FA0938

Posting Open Date: October 6, 2025

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Campus: Rutgers University–Newark

Location: Newark, NJ

Salary: Minimum of $2,777 per credit

Posting Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark (SASN) at Rutgers University–Newark seeks qualified part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) to teach computer science courses during the Spring 2026 semester.

Instructors will be responsible for the full scope of teaching duties, including:

• Preparing and delivering course material
• Creating and posting a course syllabus
• Teaching during assigned meeting times
• Holding office hours and providing student support outside of class
• Responding to student inquiries by email
• Designing, conducting, and grading assessments (assignments, exams, etc.) in a timely manner
• Submitting final grades
• Teaching in various modalities depending on departmental needs, including:
  • Daytime or evening classes
  • Weekend courses
  • Off-campus instruction
  • Online, remote, hybrid, or any combination

Salary Details

A minimum of $2,777 per credit.

The final salary offer may depend on: candidate’s experience, qualifications, and expertise; department or grant funding availability; market benchmarks; internal equity considerations.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field preferred
• Experience teaching computer science or a related discipline preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach effectively at the college level

Required Application Documents

Applicants must upload:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcript
5. List of Professional References (contact information)

Optional: Other Document (e.g., sample syllabus — required under Special Instructions)

Special Instructions to Applicants

• The email address provided on the application will be used for all official communication.
• Applicants must upload a syllabus from a previously taught course under “Other Documents.”

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