Adjunct Instructor

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a pool of qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate mathematics on a part-time, semester-by-semester basis. Appointments are made as departmental instructional needs arise and are contingent upon enrollment, funding, and curriculum requirements.

Teaching will be conducted in person on the Blacksburg campus. Each appointment supports teaching 3- or 4-credit undergraduate math courses, with pay per course and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or related discipline by date of hire.
• Minimum 18 graduate hours of graduate mathematics coursework.
• Experience teaching college-level mathematics.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses in person on the Blacksburg campus.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and instructional materials.
• Assess and evaluate student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in mathematics

18 graduate hours in mathematics

Job description

The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a pool of qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate mathematics courses on a part-time, semester-by-semester basis. Appointments are made as departmental instructional needs arise and are contingent upon enrollment, funding, and curriculum requirements. Teaching will be conducted in person on the Blacksburg campus.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in mathematics or a related discipline by date of hire, with a minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate courses in mathematics.
• Experience teaching college-level mathematics courses.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level courses as the primary instructor.
• Documented outstanding effectiveness teaching in a curriculum, like that offered by Virginia Tech Mathematics Department, designed to serve a large, diverse group of university students in engineering and the sciences.
• Willingness and ability to teach calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or differential equations.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$8,000 for each 3-credit course and $10,000 for each 4-credit course

Hours per week

29 (average)

Review Date

Open Until Filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah McDearis at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.