Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics - Longer Term Adjunct

Mathematics Teaching Position

The College is interested in seeking candidates to teach Math Essentials for Statistics, College Algebra, and/or Statistics during the 2026/2027 school year at our Middle College and our Concurrent Enrollment sites. We will have one or more openings at the following locations:
Cedar Springs High School, East Kentwood High School, Kenowa Hills High School, Launch U/KISD, Kent City High School, Ottawa Hills High School, and Sparta High School. These classes involve teaching college-level material to upper-level high school students as part of GRCC's Middle College and Concurrent Enrollment programs.

Candidates must be available to teach between 7:30am to 2:45pm on Monday/Wednesday and/or Tuesday/Thursday in the Fall and Winter semesters. There is potential to teach an additional course on GRCC's downtown and/or Lakeshore campuses as well. This Longer-Term Adjunct position is for a one-year contract that may be continued year to year. A criminal background check and fingerprinting will be conducted on all finalists prior to employment by the respective school districts.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students. For semester start and end dates, see GRCC's Academic Calendar.

Essential Functions

• Teach GRCC course offering(s) in Mathematics.
• Foster an equity-minded learning environment which advances inclusion, reduces equity gaps, and promotes diversity and belonging for all students.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Effectively assess student performance, keep accurate student academic records, and report grades by contractual deadline.
• Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.
• Comply with standards and requirements expressed in the College's Policies and the Faculty Association Contract, including, but not limited to:
• Follow the required syllabus template.
• Use the required course materials as determined by the department.
• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students' needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Follow the College's policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Job Specifications

Qualifications

Required:

• Statistics and College Algebra classes:
  Master's degree in Mathematics, Master's degree in Mathematics Education with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Pure/Applied Mathematics, or Master's degree in a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Mathematics or closely related coursework.
• Math Essentials for Statistics:
  Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Teaching experience in a high school setting
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills.

Skills

• Strong Content Mastery – Demonstrated expertise in the subject area, with the ability to connect concepts across topics to support student understanding.
• Pedagogical Skills – Ability to teach complex content clearly, adapt instruction to diverse learners, and facilitate active learning.
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty in written and oral forms.
• Technology Skills – Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems to support mathematics instruction.
• Collegiality – Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a departmental and college-wide setting.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Mental Demands

• An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population.
• A commitment to supporting student success through inclusive, equitable, and student-centered teaching and advising practices.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, professionalism, and flexibility in instructional, advising, and service-related…