Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mathematics

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Thank you for your interest in joining our university. Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and/or questions you should review before submitting your application.

Teach in one of the following subject areas as assigned:
Mathematics and Statistics. This is a pool position. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available. The position reports to the department head, who assigns responsibilities regarding student needs and course outcomes.

Required Education and/or

Work Experience:

Qualifications of instructors teaching in the classroom for both lower and/or upper-level courses leading to an associate or bachelor's degree requires a master's degree in the discipline or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the subject area. Courses leading to a master's require a doctorate degree.

Preferred Education and/or

Work Experience:

Prior teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
:
To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline.
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries.
• Ability to respond to needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles.
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues.

* Classroom and online instruction

* Assess and evaluate student learning

* Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates.

* Requires consistent on-time attendance.

* Other duties as assigned.

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