Adjunct Faculty- Department of Mathematics and Statistics

VCU College of Humanities and Sciences; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,690,005 - 2,406,977; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

VCU College of Humanities and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in mathematics.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in mathematics

PhD preferred

Job description

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.

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

Contact Information

Laura Fix, [e-mail]