Adjunct - Mathematics/Statistics

About the role

The Adjunct – Mathematics/Statistics position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Counsels students regarding their academic progress and refers them to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Mathematical Sciences
• One (1) year of teaching experience in the discipline OR Master's degree in a related field, plus 18 semester credit hours of graduate-level Mathematics and/or Statistics, plus one year of teaching experience in the discipline.

Qualifications

• Master's concentration or Ph.D. concentration in Mathematics or Statistics
• Two (2) years of college Mathematics and/or Statistics instruction
• At least one course in the area the applicant will be teaching

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to multitask
• The ability to engage large groups of people with complicated material
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs

Benefits

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Pay

$55.88 per contact hour

Schedule

Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Part time