Adjunct Faculty: How to Use Math in Real Life: The Mathematical Mindsets that Shape Our World

Position Overview

The San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach an innovative course titled "How to Use Math in Real Life: The Mathematical Mindsets that Shape Our World" within the General Education curriculum. This position supports the design and delivery of the course remotely.

Teaching Excellence

• Possess deep subject knowledge and pedagogical expertise.
• Able to engage students actively and adapt to diverse needs.
• Understand and appreciate student-centered design and adopt pedagogical practices such as active learning, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom models, and formative assessments.
• Facilitate interactive discussions, promote critical thinking, and guide students to apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with colleagues and consultants on curriculum development and refinement.
• Incorporate latest advancements in technology and ensure alignment with disciplinary and community/industry needs.
• Leverage best practices to position SFBU students for success.

Inclusive Education

• Implement innovative and inclusive teaching best practices.
• Reflect core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice.

Quality Improvement

• Engage in course and program-level assessment design, data collection, review, and reporting.

Professional Learning

• Attend teacher training and professional learning activities offered by SFBU’s Center for Empowerment & Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI).
• Participate in student-centered formative and summative assessments of teaching performance.
• Stay current with emerging developments in general education, pedagogy, and related fields.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree required; Doctorate Preferred in mathematics, computational sciences, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in general education and a commitment to excellence in pedagogy.
• A passion for mentoring and guiding students in their academic and professional growth.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in general education curriculum development.

Application Materials

• A cover letter detailing qualifications to design and teach the course, including teaching philosophy and alignment with mission and core values.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Salary

$11,880.80 per semester for 3-credit course delivery in general education, plus additional compensation for non-instructional training(s).