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Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science and Cybersecurity

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Requisition Number 24A332236
Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Position Description
WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY? – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts. 
 
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 
 
The Department of Computer Science and Physics at Rider University seeks adjunct instructors of Computer Science and Cybersecurity for the Fall Semester beginning September 1, 2024. This position is to teach introductory courses (100-level) in either discipline.  There are multiple sections and multiple courses in need of instructors.
Position Requirements
  • Master’s in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or a closely related field. 
  • 1 year of demonstrated teaching experience in higher education. 

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or a closely related field. 
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
 
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. 
Location Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No
If yes, # of pounds.
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing? Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending? No
Divisional Unit Academic Affairs
Department Computer Science & Physics (CAS)
Position Type Part-Time
Employment Group AAUP
Work-Year Semester
Open Date 04/24/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence
Optional Documents