Adjunct Instructor of Mathematic Education

Job Details

Job Location:

Kansas, Olathe, KS

University Overview:
Mid America Nazarene University (MNU) is a private university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts, and a Wesleyan‑holiness theological perspective. MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students, with half considered traditional residential students.

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The Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences at Mid America Nazarene University (MNU) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of adjunct instructor of mathematics education. The current need is to teach MATH 2213 Math for the Elementary Teacher I (offered every fall) and Math for the Elementary Teacher II (offered every spring). Curriculum is provided. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and to Christian education.

• Teach undergraduate mathematics courses for students who are entering Elementary Education or Mathematics Education.
• Work under the direction of full‑time Math faculty member and the chair for the department of education.
• Maintain up to date records of student grades.
• Submit grades at midterm and end of semester.

• A terminal degree in Math or a related field preferred. An MS in math or a related field will be considered.
• Ability to work collaboratively with department chairs and full‑time math faculty.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective teaching.

• Letter of application
• Complete curriculum vita
• Copies of University transcripts from all universities from which degrees were received (scan and attach)
• Statement of faith, including personal faith history and vision for integrating faith and learning in social sciences (2 pages maximum)

Question about the application process may be directed to the HR Generalist, Abigail Harris, stion about the position may be directed to Leigh Kreshel, Chair of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences Department at lakreshel.

Mid America Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

Mid America Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services. Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement .edu/employment.