Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics - Longer Term Adjunct Contract

About the role

The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach Math Essentials for Statistics, College Algebra, and/or Statistics during the 2026/2027 school year at our Middle College and our Concurrent Enrollment sites. We will have one or more openings at the following locations: Cedar Springs High School, East Kentwood High School, Kenowa Hills High School, Launch U/KISD, Kent City High School, Ottawa Hills High School, and Sparta High School.

Responsibilities

• Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Mathematics.
• Foster an equity-minded learning environment which advances inclusion, reduces equity gaps, and promotes diversity and belonging for all students.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Effectively assess student performance, keep accurate student academic records, and report grades by contractual deadline.
• Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.
• Comply with standards and requirements expressed in the College's Policies and the Faculty Association Contract, including, but not limited to:
  • Follow the required syllabus template.
  • Use the required course materials as determined by the department.
  • Maintain classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Made reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students' needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Follow the College's policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Qualifications

• Statistics and College Algebra classes: Master's degree in Mathematics, Master's degree in Mathematics Education with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Pure/Applied Mathematics, or Master's degree in a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Mathematics or closely related coursework.
• Math Essentials for Statistics: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
• Preferred: Teaching experience at a community college, Teaching experience in a high school setting, Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.

Skills

• Strong Content Mastery - Demonstrated expertise in the subject area, with the ability to connect concepts across topics to support student understanding.
• Pedagogical Skills - Ability to teach complex content clearly, adapt instruction to diverse learners, and facilitate active learning.
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty in written and oral forms.
• Technology Skills - Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems to support mathematics instruction.
• Collegiality - Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a departmental and college-wide setting.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
• Retail Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options, including the state retirement plan.