Adjunct Faculty Mathematics

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Assumption University seeks to hire adjunct instructors for the Fall 2025 semester to teach sections of MAT 114: Elementary Functions. The courses are in-person, and all faculty are required to keep office hours: two hours per class section.
Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and to our students. They are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and resources needed for quality teaching.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their teaching experiences. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.
As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University and show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Applicants should have a master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a related field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time