Adjunct, Math

Careers at Drexel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Adjunct Professor in Mathematics to review syllabi, tailor engaging lessons, and ensure learning resources meet student needs.

Responsibilities include teaching credit hours, holding office hours, providing timely feedback, communicating with the department, reporting grades, and performing related duties.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a Mathematical Science or related field.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve syllabi and develop engaging lesson plans.
• Teach required credit hours per 10-week quarter.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours and meet with students outside of class as needed.
• Provide prompt feedback on student performance and address issues.
• Maintain communication with the department head or course coordinator regarding course or student issues.
• Report mid-term and final exam grades and perform related duties.

Skills

Teaching mathematics

Student mentoring

Education

MS in Mathematics

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CoAS) delivers a time-honored liberal arts education paired with Drexel’s renowned focus on applied learning. Our research and scholarship explore contemporary issues with an eye toward improving the common good. With a breadth of disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and a focus on the now, the College is the perfect home for curious scholars who seek to apply their learning in the service of humanity. Our undergraduate programs, Co-op experiences and Community-Based Learning courses give students a broad-based, hands-on education that prepares them to make an impact immediately. Our graduate programs take a rigorous yet practical approach to advancing knowledge. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers and gifted scholars who publish groundbreaking research on the world’s most pressing issues.

About Mathematics

The Mathematics department at Drexel University is a close-knit, energetic and diverse group. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics provide a healthy foundation of abstract reasoning, applications and computing. With the Doctorate and Master of Science in Mathematics, the department is focused on developing the next generation of mathematicians. Comprised of internationally recognized researchers, the Department of Mathematics faculty specializes in several areas of mathematics, including mathematical biology, combinatorics, matrix and operator theory, geometry, optics, probability, numerical analysis and partial differential equations.

Job Summary

The Adjunct Professor’s responsibilities include reviewing and improving syllabi, understanding students’ needs, developing engaging lesson plans, and ensuring the relevant learning resources are available. Adjuncts should also be able to evaluate student performance and address any issues promptly.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per 10-week quarter.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours in the Math Tutoring Center and meet with students outside of class, as needed.
• Give prompt, regular feedback to students about their academic performance.
• Maintain communication with the department head or course coordinator regarding any course or student issues.
• Report mid-term and final exam grades.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a Mathematical Science or related field
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching mathematics.

Advertised: Aug 6 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 6 2026 Eastern Daylight Time