Mathematics Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design
About The Position
In addition to its regular, full-time faculty, Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree. In addition to general education mathematics courses, the School of Design offers courses in disciplines including animation (traditional and computer), interior architecture, graphic design, UX/UI, game design and art, cinema visual effects, game programming, and software development, interior architecture, as well as general education courses in science.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Mathematics or a related field
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage students and effectively convey concepts and critique student work
- Ability to translate both simpler and complex mathematics concepts into clear, accessible lessons
- Passion for non-majors math education and a commitment to student learning and development
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Mathematics or a related field
- Demonstrated success in teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students, either in an academic or professional setting, preferably in higher education
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth among students
- Experience in project-based learning or hands-on teaching methodologies
- Demonstrated success in developmental mathematics courses and courses before Calculus
Benefits
- affordable health, dental and vision coverage
- flexible spending accounts
- commuter benefit program
- life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage
- paid and unpaid leave options
- work/life benefits
- educational assistance programs
- retirement and financial planning benefits
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Job Type
Part-time
