Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Mathematical, Physical, & Engineering Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences is seeking a non-tenure track adjunct faculty in mathematics. Multiple part-time adjunct instructors are needed for teaching college level mathematics courses for FALL 2023 and SPRING 2024. Courses may include College Algebra, College Algebra Recitation, and other undergraduate courses, which will be taught face to face or online synchronously. In addition, Dual Credit College Algebra classes will be taught on campus and at participating High Schools. Course times vary.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching any of these undergraduate courses in mathematics – College Algebra, College Algebra Recitation, and other mathematics courses as needed.

• The adjunct faculty will prepare and teach the assigned course/s following a syllabus guideline in face to face or online formats as assigned by the department.

• The adjunct faculty will maintain appropriate course related records on Blackboard (our Learning Management System), assign earned grades, report needed course related data to the department, and communicate with the departmental faculty and staff on course related issues as needed.

• Teaching assignments may include day, night, or weekend classes.

Required Education and Experience:

• An earned Master's degree in Mathematics or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.

• 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.

• Experience and interest in teaching undergraduates in a college/university setting.

• Prior college mathematics teaching experience and experience with Blackboard, our Learning Management System.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Working towards (ABD) or has earned Ph.D. in Mathematics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.

• Broad training in mathematics.

• Interest in active and collaborative learning, and the use of instructional technology for face to face and online courses.

• Experience with non-traditional commuter university setting.

• Experience with a culturally diverse student body.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, ability to respond promptly to queries from students, faculty, and staff.

• Excellent (1) oral and written communication skills and (2) presentation skills.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is part of the established Texas A&M University System serving students from a culturally diverse and first generation student population. The current enrollment exceeds 7,000.

Application Process:
Applicants must complete the online Application/Faculty Form as well as upload a letter of interest (cover letter), their curriculum vitae, and a description of teaching experience onto our online employment portal: https://employment.tamusahr.com/.

1. Application/Faculty Form,

2. Cover Letter (include a statement on whether you can teach face to face classes or only online classes),
3. Curriculum Vitae,

4. A brief (one page maximum) description of teaching experiences

5. Complete set of unofficial transcripts.

In addition, applicants must submit a complete set of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are not necessary to complete the initial application).
Only applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair, addressed to:

Mathematics Adjunct Faculty Position
c/o Diane Villareal-Alfaro

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
College of Arts & Sciences
One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

The letters of recommendations should be written on letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual signature. The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically by the writer as a PDF attachment with the subject heading "Mathematics - Letter of Recommendation – Applicant Name" to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Leyva at Elizabeth.Leyva@tamusa.edu or sent through the mail to the address above.

If selected for the position, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M-SA, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas 78224 or transmitted electronically to Debra.Feakes@tamusa.edu. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated.

• Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be appointed for this position.

• The above duties may not be performed in every position with this title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed. This position requires physical activities supportive of the above job duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

• If you are a male age 18 through 25, you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for appointment.

• Texas A&M-San Antonio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

 Summary of Employee Benefits: 

https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.