Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics

Susquehanna University • Selinsgrove, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Susquehanna University seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach two in-person sections of Introduction to Statistics (MATH-108) during the Spring 2027 semester. The course is a four-credit introduction to data analysis, descriptive statistics, probability, Bayes' Theorem, distributions of random variables, and topics in statistical inference. Each section is capped at 35 students, and the two sections together constitute an eight-credit teaching assignment.

The scheduled sections meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: MATH 108-04 from 8:45 to 9:50 a.m. and MATH 108-05 from 12:30 to 1:35 p.m. The semester runs from January 26 through May 17, 2027. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track appointment for the Spring 2027 semester and is contingent upon sufficient course enrollment. The university does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their academic preparation and teaching experience, including availability for both scheduled sections; a current CV or résumé; unofficial graduate transcripts; and contact information for two professional references. Application review begins November 16, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• A master's degree is required. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and substantial relevant teaching experience demonstrating equivalent qualifications may be considered with university approval.
• Demonstrated knowledge of introductory statistics, including probability, data analysis, and statistical inference.
• Ability to communicate mathematical and statistical concepts effectively to undergraduate students with varying levels of quantitative preparation.
• Availability to teach both scheduled sections, as requested in the application materials.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level preparation in mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching statistics or mathematics at the college or AP level.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching introductory quantitative courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction consistent with the course description and established learning objectives.
• Use appropriate instructional materials, assignments, and assessments to support student learning in introductory statistics.
• Evaluate student work, provide timely feedback, and submit midterm and final grades in accordance with university deadlines.
• Maintain regular office hours and be available to assist students outside of class.
• Follow university and departmental policies related to instruction, academic integrity, and student learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level