Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

3d

About The Position

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develop discipline-related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation and college activities, and maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan. Work schedules vary according to teaching assignments, and adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

The role also involves developing, maintaining, interpreting, and executing administrative procedures and practices, including maintaining manuals regarding College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs, determines and recommends course retention or deletion, and develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. The instructor maintains and adjusts calendars as necessary and assists with students, program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials. Applicants must be able to work a fluctuating schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Applications must include qualifying transcripts in an accepted format; additional transcript validation requirements apply to degrees earned outside the United States.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Math Education, or Statistics; or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics, Math Education, or Statistics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize the Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and students, faculty, staff, and members of the public with varying education levels.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must attach an official transcript, college-stamped student copy, or non-web-based unofficial transcript; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.
• U.S. degrees must be from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees must be validated by a NACES-member organization, with an evaluation report attached by the application closing date.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students using educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including maintaining manuals on College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and determine and recommend course retention or deletion.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintain and adjust calendars as necessary.
• Assist students and support program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

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