Lecturer in Math (Part-time)

About the role

Cornell College, a private undergraduate liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is seeking a Lecturer in Mathematics for two courses. Applicants may be considered for one course or both.

Responsibilities

• Teach MAT 122 - Calculus of Several Variables during Block 4: 11/16/26 - 12/16/26
• Teach MAT 236 - Differential Equations during Block 6: 2/08/27 - 3/03/27
• Engage in interdisciplinary teaching and develop teaching strategies that capitalize on the college's distinctive academic calendar.
• Offer classes with limited class sizes (up to 24 students) and participate in upper-level courses.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field is preferred.
• Candidates with at least a master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching skills and ability to foster strong student engagement and close faculty-student relationships.
• Experience in teaching mathematics at the college level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a block schedule and offer classes at different times.
• Knowledge of the One Course At A Time approach and its benefits.

Benefits

• Opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary teaching and develop teaching strategies that capitalize on the college's distinctive academic calendar.
• Flexible class sizes and opportunities to teach upper-level courses.
• Close faculty-student relationships and the chance to design and carry out classes on campus or off.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

To apply, interested applicants should submit the following materials through Cornell College’s online application system:

• A letter of application/cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for a minimum of two references.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the department, please visit the Mathematics and Statistics department website.

Any questions can be directed to J. Fabián Candelaria, Co-Chair of Mathematics and Statistics at jcandelaria@cornellcollege.edu.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

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Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.