Adjunct Faculty for Intro Statistics & Mathematics Courses

Job Description

Job Description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke : A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We seek candidates with interests in mentoring under-represented students, diversifying curricular offerings, or sponsoring diverse community engagement. Applicants are asked to address their potential contributions in support of a diverse community.

The Position

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics at Roanoke College seeks adjunct instructors to teach our general education introductory statistics course, INQ-240, beginning Spring 2025; the opportunity to teach other introductory-level MATH courses in future semesters is possible. Our INQ-240 courses are taught highlighting a particular theme or topic; several pre-approved themes are available to choose from (see list) as well as the potential opportunity to propose a new theme. A Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or the equivalent is required and prior teaching experience preferred.

Candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter; unofficial or official transcripts are optional before the first round of review but will be required prior to final approval to hire.

Review of applications will begin immediately and candidates will be considered on a rolling basis for Spring 2025 needs and for future needs. Questions about the position may be sent, through email, to the Department Chairperson, Dr. Karin Saoub.