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| Recruitment/Posting Title | Non-tenure track faculty position in Library and Information Science |
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| Department | SC&I - Library & Info Science |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Department of Library and Information Science in Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information invites applications for a calendar year (twelve-month), three-year, renewable non-tenure track full-time faculty instructor and course coordinator who has specialized knowledge of the social impact of data science, drawing upon critical, cultural, information science, data literacy, and/or sociological perspectives. Responsibilities of this position include teaching and service contributions in accordance with university policy. We seek an experienced, professional, and innovative full-time non-tenure track faculty instructor to teach multiple sections of a new interdisciplinary course entitled Data in Context. This course is part of the Data Science program curriculum (), offered jointly between the School of Communication and Information and the School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to teaching multiple sections of the course, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities including hiring, training, and supervising of lecturers who will be employed part-time, to teach additional sections of the course. The faculty member will coordinate with the School of Arts and Sciences which administers the Data Science program and major, as well as Student Services at the School of Communication and Information as needed, to manage and monitor enrollment and oversee and evaluate course quality and delivery. Pending need and interest, the instructor may be also asked to teach other undergraduate courses in the department's ITI program. The appointment begins on July 1st, 2024. The ITI and Data Sciences programs are offered on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus in central New Jersey, conveniently located with easy access to transit options through downtown New Brunswick. We especially welcome applications from members of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. Job Responsibilities This position will be responsible for: - Teaching multiple sections of the Data in Context course to undergraduate students from diverse majors including (but not limited to) Data Science, IT and Informatics, Computer Science, Economics, and Statistics. - Coordinating the scheduling and course logistics for the Data in Context course - Working closely with a broad group of stakeholders, including the Program Director of the Information Technology and Informatics program, faculty in the Library and Information Science department, Student Services administrators in the School of Communication and Information, and the Data Science Program directors and Curriculum Committee in the School of Arts and Sciences - Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and conducting annual teaching evaluations for lecturers - Working with Student Services staff on matters such as student advising, enrollment management, grade appeals. - The workload of non-tenure track teaching faculty members is teaching four courses per semester plus service, or the equivalent in combinations of teaching and service, with opportunities for advancement and multi-year contracts. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 24FA0056 |
| Posting Open Date | 01/25/2024 |
| Posting Close Date | 05/01/2024 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | The successful candidate will (1) have a minimum of a masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) in information science, data science, informatics, or a related discipline, (2) be able to demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, and (3) be able to demonstrate evidence of collaborative administrative and leadership potential. |
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| Overview | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth largest university in the United States, with 9,000 faculty members in 175 academic departments; over 50,000 undergraduate students; and more than 20,000 graduate and professional students. Adjacent to New York and Pennsylvania, Rutgers is one of the most diverse universities in the nation, bringing together a community from various racial, ethnic, religious, national and cultural backgrounds. The Department of Journalism and Media Studies believes that it is our responsibility to have a faculty body that is representative of our state and our student body. We are currently in an exciting period of transformation and growth as we form a hub for data science across Rutgers University departments. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three master's degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,000 students each year, of whom 2,500 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world's largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers' vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is committed to social engagement. For more information about the school see: The LIS Department is a charter member of the iSchools Consortium, has a dynamic research and learning culture, is international in scope, and local in impact, and is in an exciting period of growth. The Department is a partner to a collaboration with the School of Art and Sciences over a new major and minor in Data Science. Several of the courses offered by the ITI major are required courses for the new major and others are potential electives. |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter of application that articulates their fit with the position, (2) a CV/resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references (no letters required at this time). Questions should be directed to Warren Allen, Undergraduate Program Director of IT & Informatics at [email protected] |
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| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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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, p regnancy, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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