Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

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• Teaching Statement

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Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Department: Mathematics

Terms and

Hours:

Part Time Adjunct Faculty, Semester by Semester Basis

Salary Range: Per semester: $1,333.33 per credit hour; $4,000 per 3-credit lecture class. Part Time, non benefits eligible.

Job Summary: The University of Portland Mathematics Department invites applications for Adjunct Instructors. Adjunct Instructors are hired on a per semester basis and teach assigned mathematics courses, typically no more than six credit hours per semester. Please visit the Department of Mathematics website for information about the department: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./math

• Teach mathematics course using evidence-based instruction practices.
• Provide a supportive learning environment and facilitate effective student learning.
• Adhere to course curricula, methods, practices, and lesson plans as developed by the Department of Mathematics.
• Adhere to University and College of Arts and Sciences policies and processes related to class instruction, including but not limited to syllabus requirements.
• Conduct regular student assessments and provide timely graded feedback including homework, quizzes and exams.
• Access the online learning system and other network resources to assign homework, communicate with students, complete grading and other assessment tasks.
• Conduct student meetings by holding regular office hours outside of regularly scheduled class time.

• Required:
  
  Master’s degree in mathematics or related field
• Required:
  
  Teaching or instructional experience
• Preferred:
  Ph.D. in Mathematics
• Preferred:
  Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics

• None

• Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student-centered teaching.
• Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching environment.
• Evidence of a commitment to teaching and student mentoring.
• Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated lived experience, knowledge, skills, and/or success in diversity, equity, and inclusion work within or transferable to higher education.
• Commitment to collegial collaboration (e.g., teaching, research, or service) both within the department and across the University.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for teaching duties including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and learning and course management systems (Moodle and Banner).

• Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
• Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

• Hours of employment: sometimes may require working flexible hours when necessitated by projects or class schedules.
• Stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.

• Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the…