Adjunct Instructor - Mathematics
- Employer
- Maryville University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 7, 2019
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education, Humanities, Other Humanities, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary/Basic Function
In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University’s learning community and teach courses online and/or on main campus. The successful candidate must be committed to fostering a welcoming environment for a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach on ground or online Mathematics for general education Math courses or higher level Math course.
General Education Math Courses:
•Elementary Algebra
•Intermediate Algebra
•College Algebra
•College Algebra and Trigonometry
•Elementary Statistics
Higher Level Math Courses:
•Calculus
•Linear Algebra
•Differential Equations
•Probability
•Fundamental Analysis
•Optimization
•Abstract Algebra
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.
- Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
- Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments.
- Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
- Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
- Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
- Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (with 24-36 hrs.).
- Establish weekly office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
- Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D in Mathematics
- Teaching experience at the college level
Physical Demands
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Graduate transcripts are required to complete the application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Advertised: September 28, 2020
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