Adjunct Faculty Mathematical Sciences Department

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at George Mason University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities include teaching up to three lower-division courses per semester, developing syllabi, communicating with students, grading, and maintaining office hours. A Master’s degree in mathematics and strong pedagogy are required; experience with active learning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related field.
• At least 18 hours of graduate course work in mathematics which would normally count toward a graduate degree in mathematics.
• Technologically savvy; able to use email and online learning systems to communicate with students.
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment.
• Exceptional communicator with confidence in teaching and presenting to a class.
• Genuine interest in nurturing the academic growth of students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches up to three lower division undergraduate courses per semester.
• Develops and manages the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and university standards.
• Communicates with your class(es) forAnnouncements; disseminate information efficiently.
• Grades assigned homework, quizzes, and exams in a timely fashion.
• Utilizes Canvas to report student learning outcomes.
• Advises students on how to be successful and achieve goals.
• Schedules at least two office hours per week; stays updated on innovations in the field.

Skills

Strong communication

Pedagogy

Curriculum design

Learning outcomes alignment

Education

Master's degree in mathematics or related field

18 hours of graduate coursework in mathematics

Job description

Department: College of Science

Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary commensurate with education andexperience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Mathematical Sciences Department offers undergraduate,Master’s, and Ph.D. programs in pure, applied, and computationalmathematics. High-level research across a variety of disciplines isstrengthened through collaborations with local government/industrypartners and nearby universities. High-quality teaching andcommunity engagement is achieved through innovative strategiesincluding extensive outreach work, active learning, hands-onundergraduate research, and internship programs with high successrates among both undergraduate and graduate students. For moreinformation about the department, visit us on the web atmath.gmu.edu.

The George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) iscommitted to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, andinclusion (AJEDI) throughout our STEM community, including withinour hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our valuesinclude fostering an organizational culture that promotesanti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that adiversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what providesvibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. Byprioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research,and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool offaculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission andvision.

George Mason University, located 16 miles from Washington, D.C., isa large and highly diverse public university in Virginia. Mason hasgrown rapidly in the past 20 years, and in the past 10 years hasbecome an R1 university and repeatedly ranked among the mostdiverse and innovative public universities in the country.

About the Position:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Scienceat George Mason University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teachundergraduate courses on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches up to three lower division undergraduate courses persemester;
• Develops and manages the class syllabus and ensuring that thesyllabus meets department and university standards;
• Communicates with your class(es) in order that relevantannouncements can be disseminated efficiently;
• Grades assigned homework, quizzes, and exams in a timelyfashion;
• Utilizes Canvas course management system to report studentlearning outcomes;
• Advises students on how to be successful and achievegoals;
• Schedules at least two office hours per week; and
• Stays updated on innovations and changes within coursefield.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a related field;
• At least 18 hours of graduate course work in mathematics orclosely related areas which would normally count toward a graduatedegree in mathematics;
• Technologically savvy;
• Ability to utilize email, different online learning systems,and other effective ways to communicate with students;
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, andlearning outcome alignment;
• Exceptional communicator that is able to show confidence inteaching and presenting to a class; and
• Genuine interest in nurturing the academic growth ofstudents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in an active learning environment;
• Experience teaching mathematics at a college level;
• Instructor of record for college level mathematics courses;and
• Evidence of utilizing active learning pedagogy in theclassroom.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foret employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available athttp://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.