Adjunct Faculty Mathematical Sciences Department

Adjunct Faculty Mathematical Sciences Department

10001753

Fairfax, VA

Adjunct Faculty

Opening on : Oct 4 2024

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Department : College of Science

Classification : Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category : Adjunct Faculty

Job Type : Part-Time

Location : Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

The Mathematical Sciences Department offers undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. programs in pure, applied, and computational mathematics. High-level research across a variety of disciplines is strengthened through collaborations with local government / industry partners and nearby universities. High-quality teaching and community engagement is achieved through innovative strategies including extensive outreach work, active learning, hands-on undergraduate research, and internship programs with high success rates among both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about the department, visit us on the web at math.gmu.edu.

The George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (AJEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes anti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

George Mason University, located 16 miles from Washington, D.C., is a large and highly diverse public university in Virginia. Mason has grown rapidly in the past 20 years, and in the past 10 years has become an R1 university and repeatedly ranked among the most diverse and innovative public universities in the country.

About the Position :

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science at George Mason University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities :

• Teaches up to three lower division undergraduate courses per semester;
• Develops and manages the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and university standards;
• Communicates with your class(es) in order that relevant announcements can be disseminated efficiently;
• Grades assigned homework, quizzes, and exams in a timely fashion;
• Utilizes Canvas course management system to report student learning outcomes;
• Advises students on how to be successful and achieve goals;
• Schedules at least two office hours per week; and
• Stays updated on innovations and changes within course field.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty (matrix) at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent, CV, Philosophy of Teaching and your Transcript for review.

Posting Open Date : September 26, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 15, 2024

Open Until Filled : Yes