Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Mathematics

Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Mathematics . ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Colorado Mesa University invites applicants for part-time adjunct positions in mathematics and in statistics. We seek teaching-centered colleagues who will actively engage with students. Instructors will teach College Algebra and/or Introductory Statistics courses and all classes will be held in-person on the campus in Grand Junction, CO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Teach lower-division undergraduate math classes such as our College Algebra, Mathematical Investigations, or Probability and Statistics courses. Complete all teaching-related required tasks including maintaining assigned courses in the Learning Management System (currently D2L), assessing student work, and assigning grades.

Participate in gathering data and artifacts for assessment purposes, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: M.S. or M.A. in Mathematics or Statistics or a master’s degree in another field with 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics or statistics. Interest and ability to teach lower-division service courses such as College Algebra, mathematics courses for liberal arts majors, or introductory statistics. Ability to effectively engage students through active learning. Effective communication and organizational skills.

Ability to teach in-person classes on the Grand Junction campus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses. Experience teaching at the high school or developmental education level. Salary: $600-$850 per credit hour. Commensurate with education and experience. ‌ How to Apply: Applicants should submit a Cover Letter and a Curriculum Vitae or Resume along with the contact information for three references.

Direct Inquiries Contact: Lisa Driskell, [email protected] Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education. Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed. A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life.

Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing.

Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets. . Employment type: PART_TIME