Teaching Track: Adjunct or Lecturer, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Spring 2026)
About The Position
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for part time and/or fixed term Adjunct and Lecturer openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are renewable. All candidates must have a relevant terminal degree. An Adjunct classification is a non-tenured temporary academic appointment. An Adjunct Faculty must have the prerequisite academic teaching experience and credentials in the course subject area and discipline. A Lecturer must demonstrate expertise and/or experience in a specific academic course subject, academic discipline area, and must have had prior substantive teaching experience and/or experience as a practicing professional at a senior level. A Sr. Lecturer must also have attained a significant level of scholarly and/or research activity and/or funding. A Professor of Practice has obtained unique professional experience, has distinguished research, and/or has performed at an executive or officer level, and has made a significant impact within a subject matter or discipline in a field important to Rensselaer's research and academic programs. A Professor of Practice is expected to have substantial leadership experience of at least (10-15 years) and generally a national or international reputation for excellence in their field of expertise. Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Requirements
- All candidates must have a relevant terminal degree.
- An Adjunct Faculty must have the prerequisite academic teaching experience and credentials in the course subject area and discipline.
- A Lecturer must demonstrate expertise and/or experience in a specific academic course subject, academic discipline area, and must have had prior substantive teaching experience and/or experience as a practicing professional at a senior level.
- A Sr. Lecturer must also have attained a significant level of scholarly and/or research activity and/or funding.
- A Professor of Practice has obtained unique professional experience, has distinguished research, and/or has performed at an executive or officer level, and has made a significant impact within a subject matter or discipline in a field important to Rensselaer's research and academic programs. A Professor of Practice is expected to have substantial leadership experience of at least (10-15 years) and generally a national or international reputation for excellence in their field of expertise.
- Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
- Applicants must be skilled communicators in multiple settings and methods, including teaching, presenting, writing, and electronic communications
- Proficient in current electronic devices and personal computing technology
Benefits
- Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan.
- Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program.
- Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
