Adjunct Faculty- Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 14 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Mathematics and Statistics is creating a pool of adjunct faculty for upcoming semester course sections. Applications remain active until June 2027; you may resubmit for subsequent years.

Teaching will primarily be for introductory 100–200 level courses, in person in Richmond, Virginia. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a related field and demonstrated teaching experience; a PhD is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and demonstrated teaching experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a PhD or doctoral degree in a related discipline.
• Candidates must be able to teach in person in Richmond, VA.

Responsabilités

• Follow all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Attend course coordination and department meetings as schedule permits.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on provided rubrics.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College and Department policies.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Formation

Master’s degree in a related field

PhD or doctoral degree preferred

Description du poste

The VCU Department of Mathematics and Statistics has more than 60 full-time faculty members, approximately 15 masters students, 50 Ph.D. students and about 200 undergraduate mathematical sciences majors.

Our department’s members are committed teachers as well as active and productive mathematical sciences researchers, publishing in peer review journals, publishing books, speaking at conferences and seminars regionally, nationally and internationally, reviewing journal articles, organizing conferences and sessions, and collaborating broadly within the mathematical, statistical, and scientific communities

Position Summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty for upcoming semester course sections with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until June 2027. You may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

While it is possible for a teaching need to arise for any of our courses, it is more likely for the department to need adjunct instructors for our introductory level 100-200 level courses. Candidates must be able to teach in person in Richmond, Virginia

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Attend course coordination and department meetings as your schedule permits.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubric provided.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to College and Department policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with experience and specialized expertise in mathematics is required.
• Applicants must have demonstrated teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or other doctoral degree in a related discipline or directly related to the position is highly preferred.
• Previous experience teaching courses within the Department.

Salary Range

$1,487 per credit hour

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Application Process

Candidates must submit electronically in VCU jobs with the following: 1) a current curriculum vitae, 2) contact information for two references, and 3) a cover letter that clearly explains how they meet the qualifications outlined above.

Contact Information

Laura Fix, [e-mail]