Faculty Adjunct - Statistics

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Job Summary

The Mathematics and Statistics Program seeks qualified individuals to join our adjunct hiring pool to express their interest in future, part-time teaching assignments at Simmons University.

Typical courses include introductory math courses for majors and non-majors, Introduction to Statistics, as well as more advanced classes in Statistics and Data Science. Classes are traditionally held in Fall and Spring semesters, not during summer.

Total class contact time will be 3 hours for the lecture. Adjuncts are also expected to hold office hours during the week for at least 2 hours (for example, half an hour before and after each class, if the class meets twice a week).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in mathematics and statistics as part of the adjunct pool for future, part-time assignments.
• Meet class time requirements : total contact time of 3 hours per lecture.
• Provide office hours of at least 2 hours per week.

Requirements

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted continuously into the pool and will be drawn upon to fill vacancies as they become available. Candidates are encouraged to offer updates of their CVs and contact information, as necessary.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (optional), and contact information for at least two professional references. Please upload all documents to the Resume / CV section on the My Experience page of your application.

Please contact Amber Stubbs (stubbs@simmons.edu) if you have any questions.

Instructions to Applicants

Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume / cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

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