Adjunct Faculty - Science & Mathematics Department

Adjunct Faculty - Science & Mathematics Department

Open Date:5/30/2024 Status:Accepting Applications Job Code:24-ACA-232

Current Opening

Mount Aloysius College, recognized by ModernThink as a 2022 and 2023 "Great College to Work For," is searching for qualified candidates to teach coursework in our Undergraduate General Education Program on an adjunct basis during the 2024-2025 Academic Year at the undergraduate level.

Adjunct faculty at Mount Aloysius College may participate in our retirement savings plan, and are eligible for limited tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents. As an Adjunct faculty member, you also receive complimentary access to our wellness center/gym, are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and have access to various employee discounts.

Adjunct Faculty are needed with experience in teaching mathematics and are capable of explaining process and procedure in this context. Adjunct Faculty are needed to instruct the following course:

MATH 111: The Three C's: Calculate, Compute, and Critique

Did I get the best deal on that new car? Which is more likely - winning the Mega Millions lottery or being hit by the Megabus?

What is the real cost of the spring break trip I just charged to my credit card? The Three Cs: Calculate, Compute, and Critique will provide students with the necessary tools to use mathematical solutions in everyday decisions. Students will never wonder if they will use what they are learning because this course will engage students in relevant and useful mathematics they can apply to their daily lives.

This course is scheduled to be taught in person at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. For the fall 2024 semester, daytime and evening teaching opportunities exist.

Sections may be offered twice a week or three times a week, depending on need. Online teaching opportunities may be available for this course in the future.

Faculty are expected to create an interactive, student-centered learning environment in the classroom. Some basic course materials should be made available to students using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Qualifications

Applicants must have the ability to utilize various teaching methods and effectively incorporate technology into the teaching/learning process. Master's degree in business, finance, or education is required with a Bachelor's degree in statistics, data analysis, computer science, or another math-related field.

Minimum three (3) to five (5) years' teaching experience at the collegiate level required. An equivalent combination of applicable teaching experience and education will be considered. Strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written, are required. Experience using Canvas Learning Management System, or similar LMS preferred.

Adjunct appointments are single-semester opportunities only, with no guarantee of future appointments.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.

About Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service.

Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff.

Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds - diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional references in confidence to the Office of Human Resources at: https://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities/. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 814-886-6519.

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