Non-Tenure-Track: Lecturer, Data Mining/Science, Cybersecurity, Department of Computer & Information Sciences

Description

The department invites applications for a full-time lecturer position to start in Fall 2026.

Incumbent is expected to teach 4 courses on campus during each of the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Courses in need of coverage include Data Mining, Math for Data Science, Cyber Essentials, Database Programming, Bioinformatics, Operating Systems, and Cyberspace Ethics. Some of these courses are offered at the undergraduate level, some at the graduate level, and some at both levels. All graduate courses and some undergraduate courses are offered in the evening and meet once a week. All classes are capped at thirty students. Course Descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Graduate Bulletin.

There is no expectation of research, as this is primarily a teaching position. Additional expectations include service to the program, department, and the School as assigned by the Department Chair.

The Department of Computer and Information Science at Fordham University offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in computer science and related fields on the Bronx and Manhattan campuses. For information about the department, visit our website.

Qualifications

The position requires an M.S. or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field, a commitment to teaching excellence, and strong communication skills.

Application Instructions

All applications should include a cover letter with qualifications, curriculum vitae, and contact information for one to three references; also, optionally, previous teaching materials and teaching evaluations.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S.  For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty.