Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics

Department: Math & Engineering. Residency restrictions apply: instructors must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time and be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences.

About the role

Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties for the Fall 2026 Term on-campus Monday/Wednesday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings in credit-level College Algebra or Precalculus. Actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation, professional development, and office hours. Adjunct faculty report to either the Division Chair or Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than the equivalent of 24 teaching-load hours per year (per ACA measurement period)
• Hold classes as scheduled
• Design assignments and assess student learning
• Provide clear, concise feedback to students within two weeks
• Check and respond to all emails within two business days
• Post syllabus, faculty information, and welcome announcement for Preview Week; maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System
• Hold required office hours
• Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
• Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
• Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
• Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
• Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
• Engage in professional development, including departmental orientation
• Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
• Adapt to emerging challenges and demands
• Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field (required for credit-level Mathematics)
• Prior teaching experience at the college level (preferred)
• Ability to use technology in teaching
• Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive
• Must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date
• Must be currently authorized to work in the US (the College does not offer Visa sponsorship)

Physical demands

This work is normally sedentary, requiring exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. The following physical abilities are required:

• Hear, talk, and communicate effectively
• Visual acuity and ability to perceive surroundings
• Mental acuity to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding)
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and move between areas

Work environment

College campus with direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and the general public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and other campus environments. Involves everyday risks requiring normal safety precautions, such as safe use of office equipment, computers, and observance of fire and building safety regulations.

Pay

This position is placed on the credit adjunct faculty pay scale.