Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics-1

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 869,437 - 1,238,290; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking part-time and/or substitute instructors to teach Mathematics. The role involves delivering instruction, preparing course syllabi, and evaluating student learning, while maintaining records according to FERPA.

Qualified candidates must have a Master's degree in Mathematics or a related area, and experience in teaching at the college level is preferred. This position offers a compensation rate of $765 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics or a related area required.
• Experience teaching in higher education is mandatory.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and instructional leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction to students, including lectures and labs.
• Effectively employ suitable strategies to foster student learning.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field and assess student coursework.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of mathematics

Ability to use online platforms

Project-based learning

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or related area

18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics courses

Job description

Position Overview

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks part‑time and/or substitute instructors to teach Mathematics. The instructor will teach developmental and transfer level math courses, facilitate and evaluate student learning, prepare course syllabi and outlines, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction to students, including lectures and labs, on mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Effectively employ suitable strategies to foster student learning.
• Stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning.
• Maintain proper class‑related records.
• Contact students outside the classroom to relay information related to class work and assignments.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress.
• Demonstrate an interest in using current and emerging technologies in the classroom and/or in online teaching.
• Support the academic area and college through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics or a related area, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics courses (or equivalent).
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• PhD or additional graduate hours in mathematics preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching ability is a priority.
• Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority.
• Ability to use online platforms and deliver instruction online.
• Experience or interest in project‑based, service learning, or inquiry‑based learning is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of good laboratory procedures and government safety regulations regarding lab safety desirable.

Professional Development

• Participate in the faculty evaluation process.
• Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
• Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
• Participate in college professional development activities.

Compensation

Rate of pay: $765 per credit hour.

Physical Demands

• Frequently manipulate items with fingers, include keyboarding; sit, stand, walk.
• Constantly hearing, repetitive motion, talking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see our EEO policy. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.