Assistant or Associate Teaching Faculty

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University seeks an Assistant or Associate Teaching Faculty in the Information Science Department. This full-time position involves teaching, research, and service contributions. Candidates should have a Master's degree and expertise in information science areas. The role promotes interdisciplinary education and includes a supportive faculty environment.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan match

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in both on-campus and online environments.
• Expertise in specialized areas of information science.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve as curricular leader.
• Conduct scholarly research and service.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curricular Leadership

Interdisciplinary Education

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professionalstaff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Assistant or Associate Teaching Faculty

Apply now Job no: 505103
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Computing and Informatics

Job Summary

The Information Science Department invites applications with expertise in one or more specialized areas of information science at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

Teaching faculty are a valued members of the professoriate at Drexel, as teaching is central to the University’s mission. Teaching faculty are also leaders and contributors to service at the Department, College and University levels. While not eligible for tenure, teaching faculty are full members of the faculty with all the attendant responsibilities and privileges, and the faculty life cycle includes promotion to the ranks of associate and full teaching professor. Following the University’s newly approved Non–Tenure-Track Full-Time Faculty Policy , the initial contract is for 2–3 years, and reappointment terms are typically longer. The University also offers numerous professional development opportunities for teachers, such as programming from the Teaching and Learning Center.

The Information Science Department is located in a state-of-the-art facility with classrooms, research and student labs, and abundant space to promote collaboration and innovation. It offers a variety of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees spanning all areas of computing and informatics. It instills the knowledge and skills necessary for students to lead and innovate across different domains in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Essential Functions

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Involves regular on-campus courses/sections.
• Serve as curricular leader in your primary area.
• Scholarly research and service to the college and department.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Master's Degree.
• Experience in teaching in both on-campus and online environments.
• Expertise in one or more specialized areas of information science, including computing security, information systems, and other areas relevant to our department’s course programs.
• Broad knowledge in the cutting edge of information science and interest in promoting information science to a wide audience.
• A vision for interdisciplinary information science education in the 21st century.

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on thesuccessful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet .

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume, cover letter, and brief statement summarizing teaching experience and relevant professional experience, teaching interests, and a list of references. Electronic submissions in PDF format are required.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 14 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 31 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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