Adjunct of Mathematics
Adjunct of Mathematics
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Job Description
Adjunct Teaching Position
Mathematics Department
School of Natural Sciences
The Mathematics Department routinely hires adjunct faculty to fill curricular needs on a parttime basis and maintains a pool of candidates for temporary parttime positions as the need arises. This position is continuously open and qualified persons will be selected to teach facetoface undergraduate courses (College Algebra Math for Business Precalculus Quantitative Reasoning and the Corequisite Support Courses associated with each of these) as the need arises. Appointments are generally made on a semesterbysemester basis. Positions are renewable contingent upon need and performance.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Masters degree in Mathematics is required. An advanced degree in mathematics education or a related field will be considered if the application clearly documents at least 18 graduate credit hours in graduatelevel mathematics courses. This requirement may be waived for adjuncts teaching only corequisite math support classes.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in classroom teaching.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Facility in online communication via email learning management systems and online homework platforms.
- Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching facetoface sections of College Algebra Math for Business Precalculus Quantitative Reasoning and/or corequisite math support courses on campus in Austin TX. This entails following a common syllabus utilizing online homework (MyOpenMath MyMathLab or ALEKS) and learning management systems (Canvas) holding at least one oncampus office hour per week per section and keeping in contact with the course coordinator primarily by email for common assignments and exams. Class size is generally 2430 students; (current as of Fall 2024) per 3credit course section.
Institutional and Departmental Information
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross St. Edwards University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution of about 4000 diverse students located in Austin Texas. St. Edwards emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices as well as small classes personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online application at . All applications should include a cover letter that details interest teaching experience areas of disciplinary expertise courses you are qualified for and would like to teach and your general availability (time of day days of the week semester etc). A complete application will also include a Curriculum Vitae unofficial copies of graduate transcripts and the contact information for three references. Applicants that do not have a Masters or Ph.D. in Mathematics must highlight 18 graduate credit hours in a graduatelevel mathematics course on the graduate transcript or indicate that they are only applying to teach corequisite math support courses. Review of applications will commence on an asneeded basis when openings arise.
St. Edwards University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and individuals authorized to work in the United States; we do not offer sponsorship at this time. Applications from minorities and women are strongly encouraged. All applicants are invited to address how they could support St. Edwards commitment to diversity and inclusion. Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check is required.
Reference #: J19028
Employment Type
Temp
