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Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track), Dean's Office, School of Arts & Sciences-Newark

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 09, 2026

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track), Dean's Office, School of Arts & Sciences-Newark
Department	School of Arts & Sciences Newa
Salary Details	Minimum of $82,110
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 Dean's Office, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, invites applications for a full-time, calendar-year, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice. The position will work across SASN, with an appointment to an academic department based on the finalist's expertise. This position is designed for a scholar-practitioner with strong applied experience in data science who will contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, grant-funded research support, building consultation capacity, and community-engaged initiatives aligned with SASN's mission. The position will design and deliver short, intensive, skills-based data science modules for faculty, students, and community members. The successful candidate will also support faculty research and build and support SASN's consultation capacity. Responsibilities Design and deliver brief, intensive, skills-based instructional modules, including advanced data science topics, for diverse audiences (faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and community members). Build consultation capacity and provide consultative support to faculty across the School of Arts and Sciences and to external partners on data-driven research design, methods, and tools. Support external grant development, including methodological input, data management plans, and broader impacts related to data science. Collaborate with grant-funded institutes, centers, and initiatives to strengthen interdisciplinary and community-engaged research. Contribute to community-engaged and public-interest data science activities aligned with SASN's mission. Participate in service activities appropriate to a full-time faculty member appointment.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	26FA0206
Posting Open Date	03/09/2026
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field. Demonstrated expertise in applied data science methods and tools. Experience teaching or training diverse audiences in data science or computational skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplinary boundaries.
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Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with grant-funded research institutes or centers. Experience designing short-form or intensive training programs or workshops. Background in community-engaged research, public-interest technology, or socially responsible data science. Experience in industry, government, nonprofit, or applied research settings.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/270422
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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