Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); In loco; USD 12.000 - 20.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Kentucky State University invites applications for an Adjunct (non-tenure-track) position in Mathematics at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level. The role involves teaching 16-week math courses with in-person instruction preferred; online options may be considered.

The teaching load includes 1–2 undergraduate math courses per term for a diverse student body. Candidates will prepare materials, deliver instruction, and engage students to achieve learning outcomes.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field or higher-level math degree.
• Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive teaching.

Mansioni

• Prepare course materials and deliver instruction.
• Create syllabus and course objectives; align with learning outcomes.
• Develop rubrics, assess student work, and provide feedback.
• Maintain office hours and assist students individually or in groups.
• Deliver 1–2 undergraduate math courses per term, online or in-person.

Conoscenze

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Formazione

Master’s in Mathematics

Strumenti

Blackboard Learn

Descrizione del lavoro

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Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics

PT FACULTY ADJUNCT EXEMPT - 610202 Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2308

TITLE:Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics

DEPARTMENT:School of Mathematics and Computer Science

REPORTS TO:Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science

CLASSIFICATION:Staff

EFFECTIVE DATE:TBD

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Part-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Mathematics and Computer Science at Kentucky State University (KSU) invites applications for an Adjunct (non-tenure-track) position in Mathematics at an Instructor or Assistant Professor level. This position will teach Math Science courses in a 16-week framework. In-person instruction is desired, but an on-line teaching format may be acceptable. The teaching load will consist of one to two undergraduate Math major or general education sciences service course(s).

Candidates will prepare course materials, deliver instructions, and engage a range of diverse undergraduate students in learning foundational knowledge and skills essential for Mathematics and related curriculums.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

OurSchoolofMathematicsandComputerScience takesa Learning-Centeredapproachtocoursecurriculums:

• Responsible for assisting, guiding, coaching, and facilitating undergraduate students with constructing knowledge through gathering, synthesizing information, and integrating it with the general skills of inquiry,communication,criticalthinking,andproblem-solving.Candidateswilldevelopaclassculture that is cooperative, collaborative, and actively supportive of students involved with the course materials, instructions, and keeping up with formative and summative evaluations.
• Responsible for delivering course content in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences each student needs to successfully achieve student learning outcomes as outlined in the coursesyllabus.Create,post,andarticulatecourselearningoutcomesorobjectivestoensurestudent understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.
• Responsible for creating and posting a course syllabus, and a class schedule for each course taught during each semester. Create course curriculum, upload or provide course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations,andothercoursematerialsrequiredtodelivercourseinformationunderstandablyand interestingly to ensure students are engaged with course materials to achieve student learning outcomes.
• Responsibleforcreatingandpostingcourserubricstoassesseachstudent’sperformancerelatedtothe course learning objectives and to identify areas for student improvement.
• Responsiblefor assistingstudents in masteringcoursematerial bybeingavailable through “office
• hours”andatothertimestoanswerquestionsandassiststudentsbettertounderstandthematerialin one-on-one or small group sessions.
• Responsibleforattendingallclassscheduledmeetingtimesaswellasotherscheduledresponsibilities such as office hours and attending required meetings.
• Responsibleforassigninggradesandmaintainingcourse/studentrecordsfollowingFERPAregulations and submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
• Duties include but not limited to: teach 1-2 introductory courses in mathematics, plus upper-level undergraduate courses in either Multivariate Calculus, Advanced Math, Mathematical Programming, Modern Algebra, Probability/Statistics, or Real Analysis; in various formats including online and in person modes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Philosophicalalignment withthemission, vision,andcorevalues of KentuckyStateUniversity.
• Stronginterpersonalskillsandtheabilitytowork effectivelywithawiderangeofconstituenciesinthe university setting.
• Strongcommitmenttoteachingattheundergraduatestudent level.
• Demonstratedabilitytocreate, articulate,andassessstudentlearningoutcomes.
• Demonstratedeffectivenessincreatingcoursematerials(syllabus,handouts,presentations,etc.),which enhance student interest and engagement.
• Demonstratedabilitytocreateandmanageeffectivegradingrubricsforconsistentanduniformgrading results.
• Anunderstandingof theuses of Blackboard.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EducationRequired:At least a Master’s of Science in Mathematics or Mathematics related field or hold a degree in Mathematics or Math related field of instruction at least one level above the courses being taught.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Thispositionrequiresworkinginanofficeand/or classroom setting

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.