Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Math

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Mathematics courses at the Bethany campus (Bethany, OK 73008). Courses span 1000 and 2000 levels, including MATH 1123 Math Concepts: Geometry & Topology, MATH 1133 Math Concepts: Probability & Statistics, and Calculus I-III.

The role involves teaching as scheduled, planning lessons to meet outcomes, using technology for instruction and assessment, and maintaining grade books and attendance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or 18 graduate-level mathematics coursework.
• Policy requires faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to SNU mission.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at assigned days and times.
• Plan lessons addressing learning outcomes and student needs.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Maintain an accurate grade book and attendance record.
• Set up and use a Learning Management System site for course(s).
• Supervise student graders as assigned; coordinate with Registrar for final grades.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Education

Master's degree in mathematics OR 18 graduate-level mathematics courses

Tools

Computer algebra system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008

Position Type: Adjunct Instructor

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Work Site

Onsite Bethany Campus

Reports To

Mathematics Department Chair

Department

Mathematics Department

Job Summary

The Mathematics Department seeks adjunct instructors to teach courses at the 1000 and 2000 levels, including MATH 1123 Math Concepts: Geometry & Topology, MATH 1133 Math Concepts: Probability & Statistics, MATH 1613 Plane Trigonometry, MATH 2324 Calculus I, MATH 2424 Calculus II, and MATH 2524 Calculus III.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at assigned days and times
• Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning
• Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Committee
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date grade book
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s)
• Maintain a professional relationship with any student graders assigned to their course(s)
• Administer a final exam at the day and time scheduled by the Registrar
• Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics OR 18 credit hours in graduate-level mathematicscourses
• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics or mathematics education
• Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
• Experience using discovery learning or inquiry-based learning for instruction
• Experience using a computer algebra system for instruction and assessment

Supervision Received

Receives supervision and course assignments from Mathematics Department chair, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised

May be responsible for supervising an undergraduate student grader assigned by the Mathematics Department chair.

Benefits

There are no benefits with this position.