Adjunct, Digital Media Informatics

Widener University's College of Arts & Sciences, Digital Media Informatics Program is accepting applications for highly qualified Adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Informatics (DMI 101) course in the Fall 2026 semester. Adjunct faculty is expected to teach a specified course as assigned; prepare course materials; and provide support and guidance to students.

This course introduces students to the field of informatics and serves as a foundation course to the digital media informatics, business informatics, and health informatics majors. Through lecture and lab activities, students learn about the growth of computer technologies and their impact on the media and business in modern society. Students participate in several computer-based exercises. Key components of the course include an introduction and definition of informatics; computers and how they work; data and knowledge representation; business information systems; digital media technology; health care data systems; and computerized technology trends. Does not fulfill social science or science general education requirements. This is a writing-enriched course. No prerequisites. 3 semester hours

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Informatics, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Media, Digital Communication, Digital Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Informatics, Business Analytics or closely related majors and relevant industry/professional experience.

For further information about the Digital Media Informatics program, please visit our website at https://www.widener.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/digital-media-informatics-major

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Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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