Adjunct - Mathematics (Special Appointment Faculty)

Job Summary: 

Serves as an academic professional, delivering courses, and providing service to, and on behalf of, the University. Primary focus is teaching lower division mathematics courses such as Developmental mathematics (College Algebra)

Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Math or Statistics or Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field. Degree must be granted by institutions accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies in the United States or from another country by the Ministry of Education or comparable body in that country.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mathematics
• Experience teaching university students in a diverse environment.

Other Qualifications: 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.  
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.  
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.  
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Models best professional practices in teaching (95%)

• Develops a syllabus of course activities and assessments of learning that meet the requirements of the course description and established institutional, state, and professional standards.
• Plans and delivers individual class sessions that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Maintains records on student participation and performance and assigns course grades in a timely manner.
• Integrates in-depth knowledge of content area, teaching, and learning into instructional practice.
• Demonstrates the proficiencies outlined in professional, state, and institutional standards.
• Values candidates’ learning and adjusts instruction appropriately to enhance candidate learning.
• Understands assessment technology, uses multiple forms of assessments in determining effectives, and uses the data to improve practice.
• Be available at least one hour per week for each course taught to advise students regarding their course work.

2.  Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments. 

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.