Adjunct Professor, Mathematics, Arcadia University/Jiangsu University (China) Joint Program

Arcadia University; United States; Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

On-campus lodging

Per diem

Job summary

Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, seeks adjunct mathematics instructors to teach undergraduate courses to about 60 students at Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang, China. Courses are delivered in person in China or online from the United States, starting in Fall 2026.

Instructors gain international teaching experience with travel covered, on-campus lodging, and per-course compensation. Assignments depend on qualifications and program needs across listed courses.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach undergraduate mathematics courses at the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics or closely related subjects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide undergraduate mathematics instruction in assigned courses.
• Hold regular office hours and prepare materials, assignments, and exams.
• Coordinate with Arcadia and Jiangsu University staff to ensure student success.
• Submit final grades by university deadlines.

Skills

Undergraduate math instruction

Strong communication

Course planning

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, and Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang, China, have an articulation agreement through which students in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Jiangsu University transfer to Arcadia University to complete their bachelor's degrees.

Arcadia University is seeking multiple qualified adjunct mathematics instructors to teach undergraduate mathematics courses to approximately 60 students, divided into two sections, at Jiangsu University. Courses are delivered through a combination of in-person instruction in China and online instruction from the United States, depending on the course and semester schedule, starting in the fall of 2026.

The program offers a unique opportunity to teach highly motivated mathematics students while gaining international teaching experience. Travel expenses are covered; instructors are provided on-campus lodging in the faculty hotel, receive a per diem during their stay, and are compensated competitively on a per-course, per-section basis.

For Compensation Purposes

• Each in-person section is compensated as a full course.
• Each online section is compensated as one-half of a course, since online instruction occurs for approximately half of the semester.

Because of the breadth of the curriculum, multiple adjunct faculty members will be hired, with assignments based on each instructor's expertise.

Courses

Qualified instructors may teach one or more of the following undergraduate courses:

• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Calculus III
• Linear Algebra
• Differential Equations
• Discrete Mathematics
• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Statistics I
• Stochastic Processes
• Numerical Analysis
• Real Analysis
• Functional Analysis
• Financial Mathematics / Actuarial Mathematics

Teaching assignments will be based on qualifications, experience, and program needs.

Location: C

ombination of in-person instruction in China and online instruction from the United States.

Essential Functions

• Providing undergraduate mathematics instruction to students in one or more assigned courses.
• Teaching assigned courses either:
• In person at Jiangsu University for a minimum of six weeks (with opportunities for longer appointments), or
• Online from the United States, depending on course scheduling.
• Holding regular office hours (approximately 1–2 hours per week as needed).
• Preparing course materials, assignments, examinations, and grading in accordance with Arcadia University academic standards.
• Submitting final grades by the required university deadlines.
• Coordinating with faculty and program administrators at both Arcadia University and Jiangsu University to ensure high-quality instruction and student success.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Participating in occasional faculty meetings or curriculum discussions

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach undergraduate mathematics courses at the collegiate level.
• Ability to teach either:
• in person at Jiangsu University in China for at least six weeks, or
• online from the United States for at least one-half of a semester.
• Chinese language proficiency is not required.
• Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics or closely related subjects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with online teaching platforms (e.g., Canvas and Zoom) is preferred.
• Stable internet connection and appropriate computer equipment for online instruction.
• International teaching or travel experience is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or another closely related quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the listed mathematics subject areas.
• Prior college or university teaching experience is preferred.

Applicants with doctoral degrees, industry experience, or specialized expertise in advanced mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computational mathematics, or engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

For Adjuncts/Part Time Faculty Pools

The number of part-time instructors hired by the department varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the program. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation. While there may not be immediate openings, the hiring manager will review applications when openings do occur.

Position Code: FP107A