Adjunct Instructor, Developmental and Technical Mathematics

Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) seeks an Adjunct Instructor for developmental and technical mathematics to teach face-to-face and/or online courses. Fall Semester 2026/Spring Semester 2027. Primary locations in the Des Moines metro area; additional DMACC locations may have openings.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Math or Math Education (or secondary Math licensure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math or Math Education, or secondary Math licensure
• Ability to establish professional relationships with diverse individuals
• Willingness to teach both face-to-face and online formats

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses following course competencies and syllabi
• Develops instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles
• Maintains a safe and civil learning environment and manages attendance and progress

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math or Math Education

Master’s degree with 12 graduate credits in Math

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Developmental and Technical Mathematics

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employersponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonableaccommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at(515) 964-6479 or by [e-mail] .

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Developmental and Technical Mathematics

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ08

Employment Date

Employment Date Fall Semester 2026/Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Chris McClure at [e-mail].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructor for developmental and technical mathematics courses for face to face and/or online instruction. Fall Semester 2026/Spring Semester 2027.
Primary locations in Des Moines Metro area. Positions at additional DMACC locations may be available.
Review of applications will begin immediately.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Math or Math Education, or secondary teacher licensure in Math.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Master of Math or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Math.
Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Face to face and/or online instruction. Fall Semester 2026/Spring Semester 2027. Days and times yet to be determined.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/08/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please select what course delivery method you are available to teach.
  • Online
  • Face to Face
  • Both Online and Face to Face
• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)