Instructor​/Assistant Professor Open Pool

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in a non-tenure track, temporary adjunct teaching assignment. A research component is not required.

Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy occurs.

Instructors must hold a M.S. degree in Mathematics or closely related area and are typically hired on a semester bases or for 9-months or more, and can be either part-time or full-time depending on departmental instructor need, student enrollment numbers, and funding.

Assistant Professor appointments must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related area and are typically hired for 9-month period or more, and can be either part-time or full-time, depending on departmental instructor need, student enrollment numbers, and funding.

Adjunct faculty will be 100% teaching, with no expectation of conducting research or service.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026
.

Teach a breadth of undergraduate mathematics courses.

• Prepare and present lessons as outlined in the course syllabi.
• Hold weekly office hours available to all students.
• Participate in group reviews prior to all exams.
• Administer and grade course exams up to 4 times per semester.

Attend course coordinator meetings.

• Efficient and professional use of Content Management System (currently Canvas).
• Efficient and professional management of communications with all enrolled students.
• Follow Student Disability Center guidelines for qualified students.
• Turn in grade and syllabus to front office undergraduate coordinator at the conclusion of the semester.

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

This position reports to the department chair.

• Instructor requirements: M.S. in Mathematics or closely related areas and 2 years previous university teaching experience.

OR

• Non-tenure track Assistant Professor requirements:
  Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related areas and 3 years previous university teaching experience.
• Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date;
  Mathematics will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.

• Experience teaching a wide variety of lower division (100-300 level) undergraduate mathematics courses which may include pre-calculus courses and any of the calculus series courses.
• Experience preparing and presenting lessons as outlined in the course syllabus, as well as manage homework assignments, exams, and communications.
• Experience with pedagogy in teaching, using labs, flipped classrooms, smart technologies, and inquiry based learning methods.
• Experience teaching large sections (greater than 75 students) in a variety of calculus classes and above.
• Experience coordinating large mathematics service courses in the calculus series and above.

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026
. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

$50,000-$75,000

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy

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