Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is seeking part‑time temporary faculty in the Division of Mathematics. The areas taught include Developmental Math, College Math, Algebra, and Calculus. Immediate openings exist at all campus locations, and the college has a strong need for adjunct faculty to contribute to the Early College program.

• Health insurance benefits
• State Retirement Pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer
• College closures for spring break and major holidays
• Closure for several days in March for Spring Break

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends at the College of Southern Maryland campus, center, or clinical location assigned.
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled; communicate all absences and changes to the Course or Program Coordinator.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.
• Plan each unit or lesson, both content and method, to make each class meaningful.
• Ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and remains current.
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus and for the required duration.
• Study and utilize students' learning styles in each class to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations.
• Incorporate instructional technologies in delivery as appropriate.
• Maximize learning opportunities for each student.
• Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Keep students informed about their progress throughout the semester or term through prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for each student through individual student conferences, as needed.
• Teach Early College courses between 8:15 am and 2:00 pm, two to four days a week.

• File an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the appropriate program coordinator and the HEA administrative assistant.
• Ensure that each course section is web‑enhanced.
• Use available college online resources (home page, syllabi posting, grade book, etc.).
• Use the college Group Wise email system for professional communication with students, faculty, the division chair, and other college personnel with a response time of 48–72 hours.
• Inform the Course or Program Coordinator of any student concerns or conduct violations within 48 hours of the incident.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Submit academic reports and other documentation promptly and when appropriate.
• Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings called by the President, Vice President, Associate Vice President, Division Chair, Program Coordinator, or Course Coordinator.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with them.
• Become familiar with the Faculty Handbook.
• Convey college‑related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials.

• Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes assessment initiatives.
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair or designee.
• Make suggestions to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair, Associate Vice President or Vice President of Academic Affairs concerning curriculum improvement in keeping with the objectives of the college.

• Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities, submitting continuing education records to the Program Coordinator and/or HEA Administrative Assistant.

• Master’s degree in the discipline of instruction OR Master’s in any field and 15 hours in the discipline OR sufficient experience in lieu of either requirement, as approved by VPAA.
• Subject matter/content expertise in your field.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm and passion for student learning and the ability to respond to the needs of students using a variety of teaching methods.

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background checks will include a Criminal History Check and a Sex Offender Registry Check.