Part Time Day & Evening Faculty - Mathematics (Open Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, Massachusetts invites qualified experts to join its open pool of part-time adjunct faculty across disciplines, with emphasis on mathematics. Applicants should describe their teaching style and how they engage students in active learning, including entry-level or remedial coursework.

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Mathematics or related field; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or related field.
• Preference given to candidates with teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach entry-level or remedial courses in mathematics.
• Engage students in active learning and employ inclusive teaching strategies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

About Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high‑quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, 22 master’s degree programs, and serves 6,000 full‑ and part‑time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically under‑represented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and mentorship.

Job Description

Membership to the Fitchburg State University part‑time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts, external to the Fitchburg State University faculty, who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas. Candidates should speak to their teaching style or philosophy, indicating how their instructional strategies engage students in active learning, with a focus on engaging students in entry‑level or remedial coursework.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or related field.
• Preference given to candidates with teaching experience.

Additional Information

Fitchburg State University has created an “Open Pool” vacancy announcement for part‑time day and evening adjunct faculty by discipline. The faculty chair and the divisional dean/associate vice‑president will review applications submitted when there is a specific need for part‑time adjunct to fill a course scheduled in the academic year for both day and/or evening classes.
Applications submitted will be maintained from July 1st through June 30th for each academic year. At the conclusion of the academic year the pool will be refreshed and applicants will be required to reapply. Applications selected to be maintained in the pool will remain active for a three‑year period.

Application Instructions

Candidates selected to teach for the university are required to complete a CORI and the Student Clearinghouse Authorization form prior to hire. This will be sent out via an email welcome along with other pertinent preliminary information. The form provides authorization to the university to qualify degrees held through the National Student Clearinghouse. If the university is not able to qualify candidates’ degrees, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts for all degrees held to the Office of Human Resources & Payroll Services, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
If selected to teach, three (3) letters of recommendation will also be required.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.