Adjunct Faculty - MATH 250X: Math for Motion

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

MATH 250X: MATH FOR MOTION

Course description: This course explores linear systems and vectors, coordinates and spatial reasoning, and trigonometry for motion, interpolation, and time-based systems. Calculus experience not required.

Course goals subject to adjustment by instructor:
Students will learn fundamental vector math, basic linear algebra, and trigonometry. Students will also be introduced to coordinate systems and spatial reasoning; matrix math for transforms and hierarchy; relative versus absolute transforms; rotation order and issues like gimbal lock; and related mathematics to assist in visualizing and solving problems in real-time applications.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).
• Relevant experience teaching math at the secondary level or higher.
• A repertoire of engaging teaching techniques that reaches out to a variety of learning styles.
• Familiarity with digital technologies in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in math, physics, or engineering.
• College level teaching experience.
• Strong interest or background in an art and design school environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required materials include cover letter, resume or CV, employment and education history, contact information of three references (names, titles, email, and telephone numbers), and, an unofficial transcript copy of the most relevant degree. Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Review of materials will begin immediately. Applications to this pool will be reviewed until the vacancy is filled.

Inquiries: [email protected]

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