Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics

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PT FACULTY ADJUNCT EXEMPT - 610202 Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US

30+ days ago Requisition

TITLE:Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics

DEPARTMENT:School of Mathematics and Computer Science

REPORTS TO:Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science

CLASSIFICATION:Staff

EFFECTIVE DATE:TBD

LOCATION
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On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Part-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Mathematics and Computer Science at Kentucky State University (KSU) invites applications for an Adjunct (non-tenure-track) position in Mathematics at an Instructor or Assistant Professor level. This position will teach Math Science courses in a 16-week framework. In-person instruction is desired, but an on-line teaching format may be acceptable. The teaching load will consist of one to two undergraduate Math major or general education sciences service course(s).

Candidates will prepare course materials, deliver instructions, and engage a range of diverse undergraduate students in learning foundational knowledge and skills essential for Mathematics and related curriculums.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Our Schoolof Mathematic sand Computer Science  takesa Learning-Centeredapproachtocoursecurriculums:

• Responsible for assisting, guiding, coaching, and facilitating undergraduate students with constructing knowledge through gathering, synthesizing information, and integrating it with the general skills of inquiry,communication,critical thinking,and problem-solving.
  
  Candidateswilldevelopaclassculture that is cooperative, collaborative, and actively supportive of students involved with the course materials, instructions, and keeping up with formative and summative evaluations.
• Responsible for delivering course content in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences each student needs to successfully achieve student learning outcomes as outlined in the course syllabus.
  
  Create,post,andarticulatecourselearningoutcomesorobjectivestoensurestudent understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.
• Responsible for creating and posting a course syllabus, and a class schedule for each course taught during each semester. Create course curriculum, upload or provide course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations,andothercoursematerialsrequiredtodelivercourseinformationunderstandablyand interestingly to ensure students are engaged with course materials to achieve student learning outcomes.
• Responsibleforcreatingandpostingcourserubricstoassesseachstudent’sperformancerelatedtothe course learning objectives and to identify areas for student improvement.
• Responsible for assisting students in masteringcoursematerial bybeingavailable through “office
• hours”andatothertimestoanswerquestionsandassiststudentsbettertounderstandthematerialin one-on-one or small group sessions.
• Responsibleforattendingallclassscheduledmeetingtimesaswellasotherscheduledresponsibilities such as office hours and attending required meetings.
• Responsibleforassigninggradesandmaintainingcourse/studentrecordsfollowingFERPAregulations and submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
• Duties include but not limited to: teach 1-2 introductory courses in mathematics, plus upper-level undergraduate courses in either Multivariate Calculus, Advanced Math, Mathematical Programming, Modern Algebra, Probability/Statistics, or Real Analysis; in various formats including online and in person modes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• Philosophical alignment withthemission, vision,andcorevalues of Kentucky State University .
• Stronginterpersonalskillsandtheabilitytowork…