Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty position

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University–New Brunswick invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching faculty position in the Department of Computer Science. We seek candidates to teach a broad range of CS courses and contribute to curriculum development, assessment creation, and student mentoring.

The position emphasizes effective teaching, innovative instructional methods, and engagement with a large undergraduate program. Applicants should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required by the start date.
• Candidates for senior ranks should have a record of teaching excellence and educational leadership commensurate with rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Computer Science courses.
• Develop course materials and assessments.
• Supervise recitation instructors and graders.
• Lead curriculum development and program improvements.
• Provide student advising and mentorship.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Curriculum design

Student advising

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Details

Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty position

Department: Computer Science

Salary Details: The academic year salary will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

Posting Summary

The Computer Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching faculty position. We are searching for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, but will consider excellent applicants at all ranks.

We seek dedicated educators able to teach a broad range of courses, including introductory programming, data structures, discrete structures, computer architecture and systems, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Computer Science is a large undergraduate major in the School of Arts and Sciences, and we are especially interested in innovative approaches to teaching, including active learning, thoughtful integration of AI tools in education, and courses that scale to large student populations.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premier, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with non-traditional career paths or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

Teaching faculty have a promotion ladder through Distinguished Teaching Professor and presumptively renewable appointments governed by the collective bargaining agreement, and are voting members of the department and the school.

The academic year salary will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University, and will be commensurate with rank and experience.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate Computer Science courses, developing course materials and assessments, supervising recitation instructors and graders, curriculum development, and student advising. Opportunities to teach in the Master's program may be available depending on experience and are subject to negotiation. The standard teaching load is five courses per year, which can be reduced for negotiated research or service duties.

Requirements: A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required by the start date. Candidates for senior ranks should have a record of teaching excellence and educational leadership commensurate with rank.

Timeline: The appointment will start September 1, 2027. Applications received by December 15, 2026, will be given priority.

Contact Info: [e-mail]

Rutgers Policies: Offer is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer: see http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number: 26FA0932

Posting Open Date: 10/19/2026

Posting Close Date: 03/31/2027

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required by the start date. Candidates for senior ranks should have a record of teaching excellence and educational leadership commensurate with rank

Statement

The appointment will start September 1, 2027. Applications received by December 15, 2026, will be given priority.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/282392

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement