Mathematics Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design
About The Position
Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals, and other industry-experienced adjunct faculty to teach mathematics courses on a part-time basis. Positions may not be available every semester and depend on student enrollment and funding. The role is in the School of Design, which offers general education mathematics courses and courses in disciplines including animation, interior architecture, graphic design, UX/UI, game design and art, cinema visual effects, game programming, and software development, as well as general education science courses. Candidates must have a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach; a terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred. Faculty in terminal degree programs will hold the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated current expertise in a specialized discipline and a sustained record of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to the degree requirement. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts from the degree-granting institution, may be requested later. The position is subject to a background screening, is union-represented, and is overtime-ineligible. Columbia College Chicago promotes a broad range of social and cultural perspectives and seeks individuals able to work with students from diverse backgrounds whose creative, scholarly, or professional work contributes to the college’s educational mission.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mathematics or a related field.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability 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 commitment to student learning and development.
- Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.
- Ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Mathematics or a related field.
- Demonstrated success teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students in an academic or professional setting, preferably in higher education.
- Commitment to fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth.
- Experience in project-based learning or hands-on teaching methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in developmental mathematics courses and courses before Calculus.
- Terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach mathematics courses on a part-time basis.
- Engage students and effectively convey mathematical concepts.
- Translate simple and complex mathematics concepts into clear, accessible lessons.
- Critique student work.
- Support student learning and development.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits with affordable health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Commuter benefit program.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Paid and unpaid leave options.
- Work/life benefits.
- Educational assistance programs.
- Retirement and financial planning benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
