Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics; Evergreen

Position: Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics (Evergreen)
Adjunct - Department of Mathematics (Evergreen)

Located in Redmond, Washington, Digi Pen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master's degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. Digi Pen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

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Position:
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Mathematics

Reports to:

Mathematics Department Chair

The Department of Mathematics at Digi Pen Institute of Technology invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics Instructor. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

The Department of Mathematics teaches a variety of courses covering both theoretical and applied mathematics. Digi Pen's math curriculum is at the core of our programs, providing students with a strong foundation in math and connections to a variety of applications.

Digi Pen's Department of Mathematics faculty are active in research in areas such as algebraic geometry, splines, probability, stochastic processes, fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic, number theory and cryptography, and others. The faculty are active in various applied research projects relating to computer science, computer graphics, geometric modeling, splines, machine learning, data science, random walks, and fluid simulation, among others.

Faculty participate in service activities both within the institution and in the wider professional community. They collaborate with faculty in other departments and various institutions, organize and give talks at national and international conferences, and publish papers.

After completing the application process, you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted, you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Department of Mathematics hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

The Department of Mathematics is accepting applications for adjunct instructors for courses such as:

* Pre-calculus

* Probability & Statistics

* Mathematics of Music and Sound

* Linear Algebra and Geometry

* Calculus and Analytic Geometry

* Discrete Mathematics

* Data Science

* Fuzzy Sets and Logic

* Other courses as needed

This is an ongoing posting. For more information about Digi Pen's offerings, visit:

Current Courses | Digi Pen

Essential Functions/Duties

* Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

* Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance

* Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

* Organize class activities, demos, and assignments

* Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes

* Manage Student Teaching Assistants, supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours, if required

* Provide input, create, and improve course materials

* Offer weekly office hours

* In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction

* Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development

* Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction

* Specialized knowledge in Computer Sciences as needed, such as: scientific and information visualization, user experience, computer organization

* Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams

Qualifications / Competencies

* MSc Degree or higher in Mathematics or a closely related field

* Relevant academic experience and/or relevant industry experience

* Team player with ability to solve problems independently

* Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching

* Excellent interpersonal communication skills

* Comfortable with technology

* Ability to…