The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Saint Michael’s College has a recurring need for Adjunct Instructors to teach one or two courses per semester. Courses include precalculus, calculus, elementary statistics, mathematics for teachers, and other first year mathematics courses. Applications will be kept on file and reviewed as these openings occur.
Benefits: This temporary part-time position is not eligible for regular College provided fringe benefits.
Requirements:
Applicants should have the following:
• Minimum of Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Mathematics Education. Candidates with Master’s degrees in closely related fields and otherwise strong qualifications may be considered
• Skilled in teaching mathematics in a liberal arts setting and have had success in teaching a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses, particularly precalculus, calculus, elementary statistics, or other first year mathematics courses
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to students
An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Application Instructions:
Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on the Apply button:
• Cover letter including a brief description of teaching approach and experience, as well as a description about how you may contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion across our campus community
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references (graduate school transcripts and reference letters may be requested of finalists at a later stage). At least one reference should be able to address teaching
Review of Applications will be ongoing.
Saint Michael's College delivers a compelling, world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our connected community allows students to form close relationships with each other and accomplished faculty and staff members, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. As a fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, one of the country's top-rated college towns, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service and wilderness experiences. Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus, one of only 20 national Catholic colleges, and one of four in New England. Saint Michael's College was ranked 3rd in Best Colleges in Vermont and No. 59 in the Best Catholic Colleges rankings by Niche, a popular college ranking website. Saint Michael's was also named 120th in Best Liberal Arts College and No. 136 in the Best Small Colleges. The College is included in the Princeton Review's Best 385 Colleges, earning a spot on the Green College Honor Roll for demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and on their list of Best Northeastern Colleges for its academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation. Saint Michael's was also named in the 2018 The Princeton Review book "Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck." Surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, and only 3.5 hours from Boston and 1.5 hours from Montreal, the area offers abundant recreational and cultural opportunities. To learn more, visit smcvt.edu
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Building a culture of inclusion is an ongoing and evolving journey. We are continually striving to ensure our processes, policies and behaviors support and encourage diversity, meeting the needs of all individuals, especially those from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. Saint Michael's College's vision of inclusion and diversity embraces not only racial and ethnic identities, but also gender, age, religion, language, ability/disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, military service, geographic origin, and first-generation/multi-generation college experiences.
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