Adjunct Instructor - Information Systems/Information Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,032,235 - 4,318,638; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for Adjunct Instructor positions in Information Systems/Information Technology. The role includes teaching one or two introductory courses and advanced courses for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Instructional staff may teach at the Jersey City site as needed. Candidates should hold an MS degree in computing or a related field and demonstrate expertise across multiple informatics disciplines, including information science, computer

Qualifications

• MS degree in computing or related area.
• Expert grasp of information science, computer science, data science, information technology, network administration, Information systems, human-computer interaction, Informatics, media technology, and/or social analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Systems/Information Technology.
• Teach at NJIT's Jersey City site as needed.

Skills

Information technology

Data science

Computer science

Informatics

Education

MS degree in computing or related area

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Information Systems/Information Technology

Department: Informatics

Reports To: Department Chair

Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary: The Department of Informatics at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks candidates to fill Adjunct Instructor positions. Candidates are expected to teach one or two introductory courses and advanced courses in support of our undergraduate and graduate programs. NJIT has recently expanded its graduate programs to Jersey City, just across the Hudson River from the financial district of Lower Manhattan in New York City, where it serves the many working professionals in that region. Instructional staff are expected to teach at this site as needed.

Essential Functions: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Successful candidates must have an MS degree in computing or a related area. Candidates should demonstrate an expert grasp of knowledge in one or more of the following areas: information science, computer science, data science, communication, information technology, network administration, Information systems, human-computer interaction, Informatics, media technology, and/or social analytics, either through a record of teaching excellence, or through industrial experience. Knowledge in computing pedagogy is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills are required in order to communicate effectively with students in person and online. The formal education and experience prerequisites may be waived at the university's discretion if the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit

AFT-UCAN

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2668 per contact hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA

Exempt