Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics
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- Susquehanna University
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- Selinsgrove
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Adjunct Faculty in Mathematics
Susquehanna University
Job Type: Faculty - Non-Benefits Eligible
FLSA: Exempt
Hours per week: Varies
Number of months: 4
Location : Selinsgrove, PA
Closing Date: Continuous
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Susquehanna University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach two in-person sections of Introduction to Statistics (MATH-108) during the Spring 2027 semester.
Courses and Teaching Schedule
Introduction to Statistics (MATH-108) is a four-credit course that provides a basic introduction to data analysis, descriptive statistics, probability, Bayes' Theorem, distributions of random variables, and topics in statistical inference.
The anticipated teaching assignment consists of two sections:
- MATH 108-04: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:45-9:50 a.m.
- MATH 108-05: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12:30-1:35 p.m.
The Spring 2027 semester runs from January 26 through May 17, 2027. Each section carries four credits, for a total teaching assignment of eight credits. Each section has a maximum enrollment of 35 students.
Specific Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing and delivering instruction consistent with the course description and established learning objectives.
- Using appropriate instructional materials, assignments, and assessments to support student learning in introductory statistics.
- Evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and submitting midterm and final grades in accordance with university deadlines.
- Maintaining regular office hours and being available to assist students outside of class.
- Following university and departmental policies related to instruction, academic integrity, and student learning.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- A master's degree is required. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and substantial relevant teaching experience demonstrating equivalent qualifications may be considered with university approval.
- Demonstrated knowledge of introductory statistics, including probability, data analysis, and statistical inference.
- Ability to communicate mathematical and statistical concepts effectively to undergraduate students with varying levels of quantitative preparation.
Preferred:
- Graduate-level preparation in mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
- Previous experience teaching statistics or mathematics at the college or AP level.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching introductory quantitative courses.
Additional Information for Applicant
Interested candidates should submit the following materials online:
- A cover letter describing relevant academic preparation and teaching experience, including availability to teach both scheduled sections.
- A current curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Unofficial academic transcripts for graduate education.
- Names and contact information for two professional references.
Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Alathea Jensen at jensena@susqu.edu.
This is a part-time, non-tenure-track appointment for the Spring 2027 semester. The appointment is contingent upon sufficient course enrollment.
Susquehanna University does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for employment authorization.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5532489/adjunct-faculty-in-mathematics
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Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating undergraduate students for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Academic excellence, study away and service learning, student-faculty collaboration, and rich opportunities for creative and personal growth are hallmarks of a Susquehanna University education. About 2,200 undergraduates come from 32 states and 15 countries.
The university is located in Selinsgrove, Pa., a town of about 5,000 situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, 50 miles north of the state capital, Harrisburg. The campus is about 90 minutes from the Pocono Mountain recreational areas, and about a three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1858 by Lutherans, Susquehanna University welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs. It is a community that expresses its Lutheran heritage through the free and open exploration of ideas, commitment to service and development of individual talents.
Students may enroll in one of two schools: the School of Arts and Sciences or the Sigmund Weis School of Business. A Susquehanna education is distinguished by a strong liberal arts program enhanced by equally strong professional programs in areas such as business, education and communications. Degrees are offered for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science.
Susquehanna University is recognized in several guidebooks to selective colleges, including The Fiske Guide to Colleges and Peterson's Competitive Colleges. U.S. News & World Report’s America's Best Colleges includes Susquehanna among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Susquehanna is small enough to be academically flexible, yet large enough to offer a wide variety of choices—more than 50 major emphases, 45 minors and 850 courses. Susquehanna offers a challenging Honors Program for exceptional students and emphasizes experience-based learning, including internships, study-abroad semesters and award-winning community service programs.
Small classes and a student-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1 offer students personal attention and challenging opportunities. Student participation and team learning are encouraged, as is faculty-student research that exposes students to current, practical applications in their field of study. Students are offered extensive opportunities for involvement and leadership in university life. They can choose from more than 100 student organizations, 23 intercollegiate sports, numerous intramural and club sports and a full schedule of lectures, concerts, films, plays and social events.
Susquehanna's strong academic and career advising programs have led to strong post-graduation success. Typically, 94 percent of the graduating class is working full time or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months.
Diversity Profile: Susquehanna University
Diversity Matters at Susquehanna. Through our commitment to academic excellence, in which diversity is a core element, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons and strive to ensure that all in our community feel supported in their differences. Current and emerging research underscore the positive educational benefits that manifest in a diverse living and learning community.
As an institution of higher learning, we understand that we will be judged increasingly by how well we prepare our students to succeed in a smaller, flatter and increasingly diverse world. We intentionally seek to create opportunities for understanding the ways that power and privilege influence individual and collective behavior and systems, and to use that knowledge to guide us productively inside the classroom and beyond.
Affirmative Action - Susquehanna University is committed to making every effort to enhance the diversity of our community – students, faculty, and staff. The hiring process is important to achieving our strategic goals to recruit and retain staff from diverse backgrounds. Through the affirmative action process, we work together to ensure a diverse community while remaining diligent in our commitment to selecting the most qualified candidate for open positions.
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Diversity Matters at Susquehanna. Through our commitment to academic excellence, in which diversity is a core element, we affirm the dignity and worth of all persons and strive to ensure that all in our community feel supported in their differences. Current and emerging research underscore the positive educational benefits that manifest in a diverse living and learning community.
As an institution of higher learning, we understand that we will be judged increasingly by how well we prepare our students to succeed in a smaller, flatter and increasingly diverse world. We intentionally seek to create opportunities for understanding the ways that power and privilege influence individual and collective behavior and systems, and to use that knowledge to guide us productively inside the classroom and beyond.
In the classroom, on the campus and beyond
We use experiential learning to engage students in a multicultural education that prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. Our new Central Curriculum, taught by a diverse faculty with different viewpoints and experiences, challenges students in their ways of perceiving and knowing the world. The unique Global Opportunities (GO) requirement prompts students to experience ways of knowing and being that are unfamiliar, and to reflect on those experiences. In the process, we expect that all students will examine their world view and how it is constructed.
A diverse and vibrant campus community fosters relationships marked by mutual curiosity and respect. Students, faculty and staff are supported in these relationships by the Chief Diversity Officer, Center for Diversity and Social Justice, Center for Civic Engagement, Office of Residence Life, and the Bias Response and Education Team.
The university also understands its physical and emotional connection to residents of the Susquehanna River Valley. Arts and educational events open to the community create possibilities for healthy dialogue regarding difference. Relationships built through interaction and dialogue with the greater Selinsgrove community serve to broaden and enhance the community in which we live and learn.
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