Mathematics Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design

Columbia College Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefit program

Educational assistance programs

Retirement and financial planning benefits

Job summary

Columbia College Chicago invites applications for part-time adjunct positions in the Mathematics Department. Faculty are expected to engage students in non-majors math education and demonstrate strong teaching capabilities. Candidates should possess an advanced degree in Mathematics or be qualified through their relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Mathematics required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills essential.
• Ability to teach complex mathematics concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Teach general education mathematics courses.
• Engage and critique student work effectively.
• Facilitate project-based learning methodologies.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Passion for Education

Education

Masters degree in Mathematics or a related field

PhD in Mathematics or a related field

Job description

Mathematics Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design

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In addition to its regular, full-time faculty, Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.

Required

• Masters degree in Mathematics or a related field
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage students and effectively convey concepts and critique student work
• Ability to translate both simpler and complex mathematics concepts into clear, accessible lessons
• Passion for non-majors math education and a commitment to student learning and development
  
  

Preferred

• PhD in Mathematics or a related field
• Demonstrated success in teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students, either in an academic or professional setting, preferably in higher education
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth among students
• Experience in project-based learning or hands-on teaching methodologies
• Demonstrated success in developmental mathematics courses and courses before Calculus
  
  

In addition to general education mathematics courses, the School of Design offers courses in disciplines including animation (traditional and computer), interior architecture, graphic design, UX/UI, game design and art, cinema visual effects, game programming, and software development, interior architecture, as well as general education courses in science.

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date.

Per credit hour: $119.26

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

Columbia College Chicago actively promotes, access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices and perspectives that are vitally important to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college’s mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. These principles are essential to the educational experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.

We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission. For more information, please visit: colum.edu/academic-access-and-excellence.

Additional Information

• Position subject to a background screening.
• This is a union position.
• This position is overtime ineligible.
  
  

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Job

Faculty

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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