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Adjunct Faculty - Calculus - Fall 2019

Employer
Dean College
Location
Franklin, Massachusetts
Salary
$3,733/section

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Faculty Jobs
Engineering & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics
Position Type
Adjunct
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Dean College's School of Liberal Arts is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to teach Calculus I during the fall semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds.

We are seeking adjunct instructors to teach MTH 241: Calculus I on-campus during the day. MTH 241 is a 4-credit class that meets for 3.5 hours/week. There are approximately 30 students in a section. The adjunct pay rate is $3733/section. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach.

The course description is as follows: Introduces students to the concepts and contexts of calculus, with an emphasis on techniques and applications. Topics include: inverse functions theory; transcendental functions, including exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions; limits; continuity theory; derivative functions; techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to real world situations; L'Hopital's Rule; and anti-derivatives.

The Mathematics program provides a course charter with course objectives as well as sample syllabi. Successful candidates for this position must be comfortable using open educational resources as part of their instructional approach as this course has been designed with an OER classroom.

There is one MTH 241 section available. It is scheduled to meet on Mondays, 8-8:50 a.m., Wednesday and Friday, 8-9:15 a.m.

Requirements:

A Master's degree in mathematics or related discipline area is required. A PhD preferred. College teaching experience preferred, particularly experience teaching first and second year undergraduates. Experience with or willingness to learn Moodle, our learning management system, and classroom media is necessary. The successful candidate will possess expertise in learner-centered teaching; use of technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy and the ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse student body with a variety of learning styles.

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Working at Dean College

Dean College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Dean ranked 23rd in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report forBEST REGIONAL COLLEGE - North category, the eighth year in a row of being ranked. Dean also ranked 12th in same report for Best Value Schools. In addition, Dean has been nationally recognized as a College of Distinction based on four distinctions - engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition in which all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for 153 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

Dean serves close to 1,200 full-time students and close to 400 part-time students, offering bachelor's and associate degrees as well as a robust selection of certificate and short-term credential programs.

Dean College is situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence. Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus in one of 13 residence halls.

 

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on student engagement and exceptional teaching. The Dean Difference is exemplified through each student's commitment to their professional futures, social responsibility, and leadership. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 15 varsity sports and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

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