Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics

Salem, WV, US

Salem University is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate mathematics courses, including College Math, College Algebra, and Statistics.

The Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics position is responsible for providing effective, student-centered instruction that supports student learning, engagement, academic progress, and achievement of established course learning outcomes.

Current teaching needs include blended courses with required on-campus class meetings at Salem University's campus in Salem, West Virginia, during weekday daytime hours. Candidates must be available to provide in-person instruction during scheduled daytime class periods. Opportunities to teach in additional instructional formats may become available based on university needs.

Adjunct teaching assignments are made on an as-needed, course-by-course basis and are not guaranteed from term to term.

The duties listed below are representative of the responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned to support institutional priorities.

• Provide effective instruction for assigned undergraduate mathematics courses in accordance with approved course curriculum, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and University expectations.
• Teach assigned courses in the designated instructional format, including required on-campus class meetings.
• Demonstrate current and relevant subject-matter expertise in mathematics.
• Clearly explain mathematical concepts, processes, and applications to students with varying levels of academic preparation.
• Help students make meaningful connections between mathematical concepts, academic programs, career applications, and real-world situations.
• Utilize appropriate instructional strategies and technologies to promote student understanding and engagement.
• Maintain an instructional environment that supports academic rigor, accessibility, and student success.

• Actively engage students through frequent and meaningful interaction.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for student learning and provide appropriate academic encouragement and support.
• Respond to student questions and communications within established University expectations.
• Identify students experiencing academic difficulty and provide appropriate instructional support or referrals to available University resources.
• Encourage student participation, persistence, accountability, and completion.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and interactions with students.

• Evaluate student learning using approved assignments, assessments, rubrics, and other established measures.
• Provide timely, thorough, constructive, and actionable feedback on student work.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades within the University's Learning Management System.
• Monitor student participation and academic progress throughout the course.
• Evaluate student achievement of established course learning outcomes.
• Submit grades and other required academic documentation within established deadlines.
• Maintain appropriate documentation supporting student assessment and grading decisions.
• Maintain assigned courses within the University's Learning Management System in accordance with established University standards.
• Utilize required instructional technologies and digital resources to support student learning.
• Ensure course announcements, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, grades, and other required information remain current and accessible to students.
• Follow established course structure, curriculum, and instructional expectations.
• Promptly communicate course or technology concerns through appropriate University channels.