Part-Time Instructor, Data Science, Spring 2027

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking a part-time instructor for the Spring 2027 Data Science courses within the Math & Computer Science Department. The candidate should be prepared to teach introductory mathematics and statistics for Data Science, with preference for Python and base R experience.

Industry experience in data analytics is a plus, and duties include syllabus creation, office hours, grading, and timely feedback.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, or other data-driven fields.
• Cover letter/Letter of Application, Teaching statement, Curriculum Vitae, List of Professional References (contact information).

Responsibilities

• Prepare course material and develop a syllabus for each Data Science course.
• Present material during scheduled class times and hold office hours.
• Respond to student emails and provide timely feedback on assignments and exams.
• Grade assessments and submit final grades according to deadlines.
• Coordinate with department on course scheduling and online/hybrid modalities.

Skills

Teaching

Course material development

Education

Master's degree in Data Science, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, or other data-driven fields

Tools

Python

Base R

Job description

Position Details

• Recruitment/Posting Title: Part-Time Instructor, Data Science, Spring 2027
• Department: Math & Computer Science
• Salary Details: A minimum of $2,777 per credit.
• 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:
  • 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 (when applicable)
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs
• Posting Summary: The Data Science program in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) is seeking a part-time instructor (Lecturer/Coadjutant) for the Spring 2027 semester to teach Data Science courses. The successful candidate must be interested in teaching introductory courses on mathematics and/or statistics for Data Science. Experience in teaching data wrangling, programming in Python and base R is preferred. We also welcome applicants with industry experience in data analytics or data science. The successful candidate will cover the full range of duties associated with teaching, including, but not limited to, preparing course material; creating and posting a course syllabus; presenting material during the assigned course times; holding office hours and providing appropriate out-of-class time for students; responding to student e-mails; conducting and grading assessments of students through assignments, exams, and other means, in a timely manner; and submitting final grades. Course appointments may require instruction during the day, in the evenings, on weekends, off-campus, online, hybrid, remotely, or any combination of these, based on the academic needs of the department/unit.
• Position Status: Part Time
• Posting Number: 26FA0961
• Posting Open Date: 10/28/2026
• Posting Close Date: 11/28/2026

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: A master's in Data Science, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, or other data-driven fields.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Cover letter/Letter of Application, Teaching statement, Curriculum Vitae, List of Professional References (contact information).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Equipment Utilized:
• Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Overview: SASN is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college.

Posting Details

• Campus: Rutgers University-Newark
• Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark
• City: Newark
• State: NJ

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Immunization Requirements

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