Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics - Longer Term Adjunct Contract

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to campus wellness program

Onsite gym membership

Retirement plans available

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty for Mathematics to teach courses for high school students during the 2026/2027 school year. Applicants are expected to hold a Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field, along with a passion for teaching and commitment to student success.

This position offers a longer-term adjunct contract and involves a collaborative teaching environment. Candidates must have robust communication, pedagogical skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or closely related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics is required for Statistics classes.
• Teaching experience in a community college or high school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach GRCC course offerings in Mathematics.
• Foster an equity-minded learning environment for students.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong Content Mastery

Pedagogical Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Skills

Collegiality

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or related field

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics for specific classes

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics - Longer Term Adjunct Contract

The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach Math Essentials for Statistics, College Algebra, and/or Statistics during the 2026/2027 school year at our Middle College and our Concurrent Enrollment sites. We will have one or more openings at the following locations: Cedar Springs High School, East Kentwood High School, Kenowa Hills High School, Launch U/KISD, Kent City High School, Ottawa Hills High School, and Sparta High School. These classes involve teaching college-level material to upper-level high school students as part of GRCC’s Middle College and Concurrent Enrollment programs.

Candidates must be available to teach between 7:30am to 2:45pm on Monday/Wednesday and/or Tuesday/Thursday in the Fall and Winter semesters. There is potential to teach an additional course on GRCC’s downtown and/or Lakeshore campuses as well. This Longer-Term Adjunct position is for a one-year contract that may be continued year to year. A criminal background check and fingerprinting will be conducted on all finalists prior to employment by the respective school districts.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC’s Academic Calendar.

Requisition ID: 1118
Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty
Schedule: Fall & Winter Semester - Longer term adjunct Contract 2025-2030. Please refer to page 34 of the Faculty Contract for more details.
Compensation: Adjunct Faculty
Reports to: Associate Dean - School of STEM
Posting Opens: 5/18/2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Mathematics.
• Foster an equity-minded learning environment which advances inclusion, reduces equity gaps, and promotes diversity and belonging for all students.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Effectively assess student performance, keep accurate student academic records, and report grades by contractual deadline.
• Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.
• Comply with standards and requirements expressed in the College’s Policies and the Faculty Association Contract, including, but not limited to:
  • Follow the required syllabus template.
  • Use the required course materials as determined by the department.
  • Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students’ needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Follow the College’s policy on the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Required:

• Statistics and College Algebra classes: Master’s degree in Mathematics, Master’s degree in Mathematics Education with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Pure/Applied Mathematics, or Master’s degree in a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Mathematics or closely related coursework.
• Math Essentials for Statistics: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Teaching experience in a high school setting.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.

Skills

• Strong Content Mastery – Demonstrated expertise in the subject area, with the ability to connect concepts across topics to support student understanding.
• Pedagogical Skills – Ability to teach complex content clearly, adapt instruction to diverse learners, and facilitate active learning.
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty in written and oral forms.
• Technology Skills – Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems to support mathematics instruction.
• Collegiality – Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a departmental and college-wide setting.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Mental Demands

• An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population.
• A commitment to supporting student success through inclusive, equitable, and student-centered teaching and advising practices.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, professionalism, and flexibility in instructional, advising, and service-related situations, including those that are sensitive.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to organize, prioritize, and solve problems in a dynamic academic environment.
• Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties with minimal supervision and to work effectively under pressure, manage competing demands, and adapt to interruptions and schedule changes.
• Ability to engage collaboratively with colleagues.

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment in an academic setting.
• Some evening work (grading, preparing for class, responding to email questions) will be needed.
• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options, including the state retirement plan.

Application / Hiring Process

• Please fill out an application at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter, resume & unofficial transcripts. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
• Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Only adjunct faculty living in the state of Michigan can teach classes for GRCC.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, and compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.