Instructor in Computer Science

Rutgers The State University

United States

Recruitment/Posting Title: Part-Time Instructor, Computer Science
Department: SASN – Mathematics & Computer Science
Position Status: Part-Time
Posting Number: 25FA0938
Posting Open Date: October 6, 2025
Posting Close Date: Open until filled
Campus: Rutgers University–Newark
Location: Newark, NJ
Salary: Minimum of $2,777 per credit

Special Instructions to Applicants

The email address provided on the application will be used for all official communication.
Applicants must upload a syllabus from a previously taught course under “Other Documents.”

Posting Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark (SASN) at Rutgers University–Newark seeks qualified part-time instructors (Lecturer/Coadjutant) to teach computer science courses during the Spring 2026 semester.

Instructors will be responsible for the full scope of teaching duties, including:

Preparing and delivering course material
Creating and posting a course syllabus
Teaching during assigned meeting times
Holding office hours and providing student support outside of class
Responding to student inquiries by email
Designing, conducting, and grading assessments (assignments, exams, etc.) in a timely manner
Submitting final grades
Teaching in various modalities depending on departmental needs, including:
- Daytime or evening classes
- Weekend courses
- Off-campus instruction
- Online, remote, hybrid, or any combination

Salary Details

A minimum of $2,777 per credit.

The final salary offer may depend on:

Candidate’s experience, qualifications, and expertise
Department or grant funding availability
Market benchmarks
Internal equity considerations

Rutgers is committed to offering competitive, fair, and flexible compensation packages.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive Rutgers’ comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
Retirement benefits (defined contribution plans, voluntary tax-deferred savings)
Employee and dependent tuition benefits
Life insurance
Employee discount programs

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field preferred
Experience teaching computer science or a related discipline preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to teach effectively at the college level

About the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark

SASN serves all undergraduates at Rutgers–Newark, offering more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses annually across 40+ disciplines. It blends the resources of a major research university with the learning environment of a small liberal arts college, fostering exploration, discovery, and innovation.

Pre-Employment Screenings

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 (Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals), prospective employees beginning employment during flu season may need to provide proof of Seasonal Influenza vaccination, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

Additional safety or infection control policies may apply depending on the position. Failure to comply will result in rescission of the job offer or termination.

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Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and prohibits discrimination based on:

Race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality
Marital, domestic partnership, or civil union status
Sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression
Disability
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