Teaching Track Adjunct or Lecturer, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Spring 2026)

Who we are

Why Rensselaer Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes dynamic global community of changemaker includingsome of the worlds leading researchers students alumni and faculty whoask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY Rensselaer is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.

Job Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 activityand/orfunding.

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 Rensselaers 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.

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range:

• Adjunct: $6000 - $7000 per semester
• Lecturer: $50000 - 73000 per academic year
• Sr. Lecturer: $60000 - 80000 per academic year
• Professor of Practice: $70000 - $90000 per academic year

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the rank discipline available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process please contact

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaers 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 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. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.RPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.