Adjunct Faculty - Math

Clay Today; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach introductory mathematics to health science majors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses include Algebra, Calculus I, and Statistics, taught in person with morning/afternoon slots.

Ideal candidates hold at least a master's degree in mathematics and have teaching experience at the college level, with strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (masters or above) in mathematics or allied discipline
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching math courses at the college/university level
• Commitment to undergraduate student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, and administration/staff)

Responsibilities

• Delivers engaging instruction in face-to-face, in-person classes
• Provides assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of concepts covered
• Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through in-person office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone, or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Math

1569

Boston, MA, United States

Description

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach introductory math courses to health science majors (premed, pharmacy, nursing, etc.) for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027). Possible courses include Algebra and Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, and Statistics. All are taught as face-to-face, in-person courses, primarily on Monday/Wednesday morning and afternoons, with a small number on Tuesday/Thursday mornings. Successful candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching math, preferably at the college level.

• Delivers engaging instruction in face-to-face, in-person classes
• Provides assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of concepts covered
• Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
• Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through in-person office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone, or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms

Requirements

• Advanced degree (masters or above) in mathematics or allied discipline
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching math courses at the college/university level
• Commitment to undergraduate student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, and administration/staff)

Compensation

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range: $6250 for 3 credits

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.