Adjunct - Mathematics

Lackawanna College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lackawanna College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor – Mathematics at our Scranton Campus for Fall 2026. This part-time role involves teaching a specified course, preparing lessons, and managing assessments.

The instructor reports to the AVP of Academic Operations and collaborates with the Mathematics/Science Division Chair. We seek candidates with a Master's degree in the content area or Education with a related undergraduate degree, and prior higher-education teaching experience

Qualifications

• Part-time adjunct faculty teaching a specified course per semester.
• Teaching in person at the Scranton Campus for Fall 2026.
• Must meet administrative deadlines and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and teach in-ground classes.
• Deliver lessons aligned with current trends and regulations.
• Support students to achieve learning outcomes.
• Complete syllabi, grades, attendance, and end-of-semester reviews.
• Foster a professional classroom environment and assess learning.
• Apply hands-on activities to reinforce concepts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Collaboration

Professional demeanor

Education

Masters degree in content area or Education with content undergrad

Job description

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, ourContinuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of themost cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

Adjunct Instructor – Mathematics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Adjunct instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course/s on a per-semester basis. The opportunity to continue teaching at the college is assessed every semester, and criteria for re-employment include: Attention to administrative deadlines (i.e., setting up course prior to semester start, grading student work, tracking attendance), timely and professional communication with students and colleagues, and students’ course/instructor evaluations.

Current openings are for [ DAY, AFTERNOON] classes running at the Scranton Campus for Fall 2026. This position reports to the AVP of Academic Operations, but the primary points of contact will be the Lawrence Pugliese Math/Science Division Chair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an on-ground classroom setting.


• Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course lessons, considering diverse learners and accounting for current trends and industry regulations.


• Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.


• Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, meeting established deadlines, including, but not limited to, syllabi, grades, midterm and final grades, attendance, and end-of-semester reflection on Student Learning Outcomes assessment.


• Fosters a professional and supportive classroom environment conducive to students learning, asking questions, thinking critically, and growing as individuals.


• Provides meaningful hands-on application of material to reinforce transfer of learning.


• All other duties as required by the Dean.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.


• Ability to adapt instructional methodologies for different learning styles.


• Ability to work independently and conscientiously.


• Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.


• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.


• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and encouragement.


• Willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external partners of the business division and the College.


• Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree in content area or Master’s degree in education with an undergraduate degree in the content area preferred. Bachelors Degrees will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated prior teaching experience in a corporate or higher education setting preferred.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.