Adjunct Faculty: Mathematics

General Statement of Duties: The Department of Mathematics Statistics and Computer Science at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach introductory courses in mathematics.

Teach one or two sections of introductory courses in mathematics such as Finite Mathematics (for Business students) Mathematics in Society Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Discrete Mathematics Precalculus and Developmental Mathematics. Available courses vary by term. Most classes are held during the day 2-3 days per week. Some classes meet once or twice a week in the evenings. In addition to teaching the class and grading student work instructors are expected to respond to student questions through email hold regularly scheduled office hours reach out to students with course progress information and communicate regularly with the course coordinator. A course syllabus with calendar textbook and homework selection sample activities and exams and shared office space are typically provided. Most classes are taught in-person on our Minneapolis campus. Each fall or spring semester course requires approximately 12-15 hours/week for 15-16 weeks.

Compensation & Benefits
Subject to the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 284

• $5500 to $6550 per course*
• Eligible for 1-1.5% retirement contribution match
• Tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Transit pass discount
• Not eligible for healthcare benefits

*Course refers to a typical 4-credit undergraduate or 3-credit graduate course that has met minimum enrollment requirements.
 

Review of applications is on-going during summer (for fall) fall (for spring) and spring (for summer).

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Candidates should be committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners. 
• A Masters in Mathematics Statistics Mathematics Education or a related field is preferred. For most courses licensure to teach Mathematics in Grades 9-12 is also accepted. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• The ideal candidate will have some experience teaching at the post-secondary level or significant experience teaching at the secondary level. 

Additional Information :

For full consideration candidates must submit all of the following information at the time of application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita or Resume
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted for initial application; official transcripts will be required for hire). 

Your cover letter should

• Highlight your experience or interest in teaching at the university level;
• List which introductory mathematics or statistics courses would be interested in teaching (as available);
• Identify your general availability during the day and/or evenings; and
• Indicate whether you are interested in in-person or synchronous online teaching (or either).

Professional references will be requested at a later date. 

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement robust undergraduate research programs and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The Universitys commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation the Center for Global Education and Experience the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg Universitys commitment to intentional diversity 50% of our current student body identifies as Black Indigenous and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time