Start date: Ongoing
Background
The Mathematics and STEM Education programs at 成人直播 offer Master鈥檚 Degrees in Mathematics Education (both Elementary and Secondary Emphases) and integrative STEM Education. Each of these programs are 33 unit degrees; with much of those units in content related courses. All courses are taught in the evenings or online. The underlying philosophy of these programs is that of inspiring the creative use of concrete, hands-on, minds-on, curricula. The adjunct professor in these programs should possess a history of running active, student-centered, developmentally appropriate classrooms. The position of Adjunct Faculty would be a member of the team of collaborative instructors in these courses. The program graduates are well prepared and highly desired in the educational community in California鈥檚 Central Valley.
Responsibilities
Role 1
Faculty member will
- Teach courses as assigned;
- Collaborate with faculty and lead instructor for course(s) taught.
and/or
Role 2
Faculty member will
- Author new course work as requested;
- Collaborate with faculty and advisory board regarding new program and course development.
Qualifications
Required
- Earned master鈥檚 or terminal degree in Mathematics or Science Education with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Mathematics or one of the core 鈥淗ard鈥 sciences;
- California Single Subject teaching credential in Mathematics;
- Experience in teaching mathematics within the K-14 setting;
- Familiarity and command of standard mathematical classroom technologies (e.g. graphing calculators, Desmos, Geometer鈥檚 Sketchpad, Geogebra, etc.);
- Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment;
- Ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds;
- Information oriented computer skills;
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the university鈥檚 mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.
Preferred
- Terminal degree in Mathematics Education;
- A history of leadership within the mathematics or science education fields;
- Experience working as a Professional Development provider.
Compensation
Dependent on qualifications.
Application
Send a letter of application, a completed faculty application form (including personal statements), curriculum vita, three letters of reference (including one pastoral), and transcripts or placement file to:
Dr. Gary Gramenz
Dean, School of Education
成人直播
1717 S. Chestnut Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
OR: email soe.applications@fresno.edu
University description
成人直播 is the only accredited Christian university founded in the Central Valley. 成人直播 connects every student鈥檚 untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal and ethical growth. 成人直播 offers undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation to more than 3,500 traditional and adult students on the main campus in southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 8,000 students through professional development studies. 成人直播 has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, and is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 47 percent. 成人直播 is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universities鈥攎aster鈥檚 category by U.S. News & World Report. Both U.S. News and Washington Monthly include 成人直播 on their 鈥淏est Value鈥 and 鈥淏est Bang for the Buck鈥 lists, U.S. News places it at number 13 in its category for student social mobility and Money has ranked it at number 11 among 50 Best Colleges for Transfer Students. 成人直播 is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of 成人直播 as an academic community can be found in the Fresno Pacific Idea here.
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, 成人直播 is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, 成人直播 invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact 成人直播鈥檚 Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the 成人直播 statement of faith, the 成人直播 Idea and the University鈥檚 governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.