Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Mathematics

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct

Months per year: 4.5

Salary Range: w/o Terminal degree: $1,485/credit; w/Terminal degree: $1,686/credit.

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement? No

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus? No

Sponsor ships: At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsor ships.

The Mathematics Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for an adjunct position beginning for the Fall 2026 semester. We seek well-qualified applicants who can teach a range of lower-division undergraduate Mathematics courses (especially business calculus). Candidates should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Gonzaga’s College of Arts and Sciences is committed to inclusive excellence, to increasing the diversity of the campus community, and to supporting traditionally underrepresented students in higher education.

Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the departmental ethos and campus climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify specific experiences in these areas. Candidates who have demonstrated expertise in issues applicable to diverse populations and direct experience working with underrepresented and minoritized students through teaching, research, or mentoring are preferred.

• Teach 3-6 credit hours of courses in the Fall 2026 semester. (Essential)
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair). (Essential)
• Create and grade exams and assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines. (Essential)

• M.A. (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to effectively respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of the ability to use effective classroom strategies and pedagogies to advance learning, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics.

Master's Degree

In-Office Presence — Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in‑person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting — Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period:
Daily ( >75% of time)

Walking — Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks:
Daily ( >75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying — Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight:
Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail — Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods:
Daily ( >75% of time)

Problem‑Solving — Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively:
Daily ( >75% of time)

• A cover letter that includes a discussion of your qualifications to teach the specified course(s).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts.