Adjunct Instructor - Mathematics

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor- Mathematics. This pool positions candidates to teach courses in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, Elementary Statistics, Physics I, Physics II, and Introduction to Linear Algebra in in-person, hybrid, or online modalities.

Adjunct faculty will teach as assigned by the Department Chair and adhere to university policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or related discipline.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and teamwork.
• 2–3 years of experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate level Mathematics and related courses in a face-to-face, online, or hybrid format.
• Teach courses as assigned by the Department Chair and maintain University policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or related discipline

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor- Mathematics.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This announcement is to assist in the building a pool of candidates for upcoming adjunct (part-time) opportunities within the Mathematics Program in the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences. Currently, we are recruiting for adjunct faculty to teach courses in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, Elementary Statistics, Physics I, Physics II, Introduction to Linear Algebra, and any additional courses as needed by the Program. Courses will be offered in in-person, hybrid, and/or online modalities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate level Mathematics and related courses in a face-to-face, online, or hybrid format.
• Teach courses as assigned by the Department Chair and maintain University policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Mathematics or related discipline.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and teamwork.
• 2-3 years of experience at the university level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in teaching in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, Elementary Statistics, Physics I, Physics II, and/or Introduction to Linear Algebra.

This position is open until filled.

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