Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Full-time teaching faculty positions in IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Visualization |
| Department |
SC&I - Library & Info Science |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary |
The Library and Information Science (
LIS) Department in the School of Communication and Information (SC&I) at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for two full time non-tenure-track positions, both of whom will teach in our thriving undergraduate program in Information Technology and Informatics (IT&I).
One position focuses on Applied IT and Cybersecurity, supporting courses on topics including:
* Networks, servers, databases, and cloud computing,
* Applied
HCI and interactive systems design,
* Data protection, information assurance, and cybersecurity
One position focuses on Information Visualization, supporting courses on topics including:
* Information visualization, with an emphasis on visualization concepts and their application with the Tableau software suite
* Data engineering fundamentals with Python and relevant libraries (e.g., numpy, pandas, airflow/prefect, etc.)
The successful candidates will be appointed at a rank appropriate to their educational and work experience within the non-tenure-track teaching faculty title series at Rutgers. These positions are renewable.
The Department of Library and Information Science is a charter member of the iSchools organization, has a dynamic culture for teaching and research, is global and local in reach and impact, and is in an exciting period of growth. We seek candidates whose work complements our faculty's strengths, who can deliver excellent instruction and mentoring for students, and who will participate as full members of the Department of Library and Information Science, including participating in service activities. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0130 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/06/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/01/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is strongly preferred; a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field would be welcome.
IT industry certifications or other non-degree technical training would also be a plus.
Professional and technical experience: Evidence of strong subject matter expertise in the focal areas above should be provided, including detailed descriptions of responsibilities in professional positions held.
Teaching experience: Applicants must provide evidence of their effective teaching experience. Experience teaching undergraduate students is preferred, but individuals with other types of teaching and training experience will be considered.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
There may be some evening classes. |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is the oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. We have major campuses in three New Jersey cities, and footprints in dozens of locations around the region. Founded in 1766, Rutgers has over 67,000 students, more than 27,000 faculty and staff, and an alumni base of over 585,500 on six continents. Adjacent to New York and Pennsylvania, Rutgers is one of the most diverse universities in the nation and an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are a university of opportunity for faculty, staff, and students.
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 six undergraduate majors and minors, two master's degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,000 degree -seeking students each year, of whom 3,000+ are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. We also offer lifelong learning opportunities. 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.
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will only be accepted through the Rutgers jobs portal. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter of application that includes information about expertise in the areas of foci and teaching experience and philosophy, (2) a CV, (3) the names and contact information for at least three references (no letters at this time).
Inquiries about this position can be sent to Prof. Warren Allen,
ITI Program Director and search committee chair, at iti-director@comminfo.rutgers.edu.
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/244588 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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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Feb 06, 2025