Adjunct Faculty Mathematical Sciences Department

Adjunct Faculty Mathematical Sciences Department

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science at George Mason University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches up to three lower division undergraduate courses per semester;
• Develops and manages the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and university standards;
• Communicates with your class(es) in order that relevant announcements can be disseminated efficiently;
• Grades assigned homework, quizzes, and exams in a timely fashion;
• Utilizes Canvas course management system to report student learning outcomes;
• Advises students on how to be successful and achieve goals;
• Schedules at least two office hours per week; and
• Stays updated on innovations and changes within course field.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a related field;
• At least 18 hours of graduate course work in mathematics or closely related areas which would normally count toward a graduate degree in mathematics;
• Technologically savvy;
• Ability to utilize email, different online learning systems, and other effective ways to communicate with students;
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment;
• Exceptional communicator that is able to show confidence in teaching and presenting to a class; and
• Genuine interest in nurturing the academic growth of students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in an active learning environment;
• Experience teaching mathematics at a college level;
• Instructor of record for college level mathematics courses; and
• Evidence of utilizing active learning pedagogy in the classroom.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty (matrix) at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, CV, Philosophy of Teaching and your Transcript for review.

Posting Open Date:
September 26, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:
November 15, 2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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