Mathematics Instructor/Assistant Professor - Open Pool

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Mathematics accepts applications throughout the year for non-tenure-track, temporary adjunct teaching assignments. A research component is not required; adjunct faculty are 100% teaching, with no expectation of research or service. Appointments are typically for a semester or nine months or more and may be part-time or full-time, depending on departmental needs, student enrollment, and funding. Applications are reviewed as vacancies arise. The open pool expires April 30, 2027; applicants seeking consideration after that date must reapply.

Instructor appointments require a master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related area. Non-tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments require a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related area. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship. The position has no supervisory role and requires a pre-employment criminal background check for new hires.

Requirements

• Instructor: Master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related area and two years of previous university teaching experience.
• Non-tenure-track Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related area and three years of previous university teaching experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching a wide variety of lower-division undergraduate mathematics courses (100–300 level), potentially including precalculus and calculus courses.
• Experience preparing and presenting lessons based on course syllabi and managing homework assignments, exams, and communications.
• Experience with teaching pedagogy, labs, flipped classrooms, smart technologies, and inquiry-based learning methods.
• Experience teaching large sections of more than 75 students in a variety of calculus classes and above.
• Experience coordinating large mathematics service courses in the calculus series and above.

Responsibilities

• Teach a breadth of undergraduate mathematics courses.
• Prepare and present lessons as outlined in course syllabi.
• Hold weekly office hours available to all students.
• Participate in group reviews before exams.
• Administer and grade course exams, up to four times per semester.
• Attend course coordinator meetings.
• Use the Content Management System (currently Canvas) efficiently and professionally.
• Manage communications with enrolled students efficiently and professionally.
• Follow Student Disability Center guidelines for qualified students.
• Submit grades and the syllabus to the front-office undergraduate coordinator at the end of the semester.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package and mentions work-life balance; it directs applicants to separate pages for detailed benefits and additional perks.

What This Job Offers

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