Math Adjunct

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title
Math Adjunct

Hire Types
Adjunct/PT Faculty

Division
Academic and Student Affairs

Department
College of Arts, Letters and Sciences

Unit
Mathematics and Computer Science

Location
Marshall, MN

FLSA
Exempt

Full/Part Time
Part Time

FTE

Employment Condition
Adjunct

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type
Per Credit

Bargaining Unit/Plan
209, IFO

Job Description

Primary responsibilities involve mentoring high school teachers who are providing SMSU Math courses in the College Now dual credit program. Mentoring includes ensuring teachers understand the SMSU Math curriculum and are prepared to deliver it, ensuring students are receiving college-level coursework and being evaluated appropriately, and traveling to visit the high schools at least once a semester. This position may also teach lower-division math courses on campus as needed by the department.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education with at least 18 credits in graduate mathematics content courses as evaluated by the search committee.
• Must have taken a graduate-level Real Analysis.
• Must have taken a graduate-level Statistics course.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate-level College Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Calculus I as an instructor of record

Preferred Qualifications

• High school teaching experience.
• Experience working with dual credit programs.

Other Requirements

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Benefits Info

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
SMSU
2021240P

Number of Vacancies
1

Re-posting
No

Desired Start Date
08/14/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date
06/30/2024

Open Until Filled

Accept Applications
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact
laura.jones.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, . For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at  This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.