Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 1,276,000 - 1,818,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics for face-to-face and/or online instruction. Primary locations are in the Des Moines Metro area, with additional DMACC locations possible for Fall 2026/Spring 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Responsibilities include teaching courses per competencies, employing varied instructional strategies, and ensuring a safe, civil learning environment. Fall 2026/Spring 2027 scheduling is to be determined.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or an equivalent Master’s with 12 graduate credits in Mathematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning styles.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitor attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

12 graduate credits in Mathematics

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ07

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 Mathematics Instructor 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

Master of Math or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Math.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

At least 6 graduate semester credits in Statistics.
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, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)