Adjunct Faculty- Mathematics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy University invites applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Mathematics beginning January 2025. Potential courses include College Algebra, Math for Liberal Arts, Intro to Statistics, and Pre-Calculus. Candidates should be dedicated to student-centered undergraduate teaching and supporting academic success for students from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants should hold an M.A. or M.S. in Mathematics (or related field) by the appointment date and demonstrate success teaching at the college

Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Mathematics, or a related field, by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated success teaching Mathematics at the College level.
• Ideal candidates will have an interest and/or experience in working with educational technology such as ALEKS.

Responsibilities

• Teach adjunct courses in Mathematics such as College Algebra, Math for Liberal Arts, Intro to Statistics, and Pre-Calculus.
• Demonstrate commitment to student-centered undergraduate teaching.
• Support the academic success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

M.A./M.S. in Mathematics

College teaching experience

Educational technology (ALEKS)

Education

M.A./M.S. in Mathematics

Job description

Job Summary:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences at MercyUniversity (NY) invites applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Mathematics to begin January 2025. Potential courses include, but are not limited to: College Algebra, Math for Liberal Arts, Intro to Statistics, and Pre-Calculus. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered undergraduate teaching and should be dedicated to supporting the academic success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Required Skills & Experience:

• M.A. or M.S. in Mathematics, or a related field, by the appointment date
• Demonstrated success teaching Mathematics at the College level
• Ideal candidates will have an interest and/or experience in working with educational technology such as ALEKS

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.

Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercy's student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone], Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

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