"2024-2025 Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics"

Job Details

Position Details

Classification Information

• Position Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty
• FLSA: Exempt
• Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA): 99999
• EPA Position Type:
• JCAT: 206000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Department of Mathematics is seeking an Adjunct Faculty of Mathematics in the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education, with a start date of January 2025. Winston Salem State University is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that knowledge of, respect for and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students. Participation in departmental, community and university service.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

To offer a quality major program in mathematics, with options in statistics, secondary mathematics education, and a minor in mathematics. To offer general education and support mathematics courses in order to develop students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills within the framework of a liberal arts education.

Position Information

• Working Position Title: 2024-2025 Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics
• Building and Room No.: Carolina Hall, 148
• Appointment Type: Temporary Part-Time
• If Time Limited: No
• Appointment Length: 4-6 months
• Position Number: AJC135 - MAT

Requirements and Preferences

• Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: No
• Minimum Experience/Education: Master’s Degree with 18 credit hours in Mathematics from a 4 year accredited university or college
• Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Department Required Skills:

• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring, interdisciplinary teaching as well as engagement with and service to the broader public.
• Applicants must have a M.S. in Mathematics.
• Candidates must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse educational community.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics from a 4-year accredited institution.
• Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching Mathematics.
• One to five years of college teaching experience at a culturally diverse liberal arts institution.
• Evidence of successful teaching of college Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus and Statistics or equivalent preferred.
• Participate in curriculum review and evaluation, advise students, serve on department committees.

Required License or Certification: None listed.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

The Adjunct Faculty will teach undergraduate courses in Mathematics. This position involves teaching face-to-face courses. It requires continuous communication with the students enrolled in the class, as well as monitoring student progress.

Duties include:

• Creating a syllabus prior to the first class;
• Teaching each class section;
• Creating and presenting course activities to students;
• Grading assignments, providing written feedback to students in a timely fashion, and determining final course grade;
• Holding office hours;
• Meeting with Program Coordinator and/or Department Head regarding instruction if needed;
• Other duties that relate to the course(s) being taught.

Posting Details

• Internal Posting Only: No
• Position Type: Faculty
• Time Limited Position: Yes

Special Instructions Summary: Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.