Adjunct Hiring Pool - Mathematical Sciences

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027.

This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

Candidates are sought to form a hiring pool for temporary full-time and part-time positions in Mathematical Sciences. Teaching assignments will include lower division service courses, upper division undergraduate courses, or graduate courses in our Master’s in Mathematics: Teaching Emphasis. Face-to-face and online teaching opportunities may be available. Depending on need and the instructor’s background, assignments could be in mathematics, mathematics education, computer science, or statistics, and could include mathematics courses taken by preservice elementary school teachers. Applicants with experience or interest in teaching such courses should state this in their application. Most lower division undergraduate courses are coordinated; instructors must attend coordination meetings and work with the coordinator and other instructors. If you are applying to teach a dual enrollment course, please indicate the school and the courses you would like to teach in your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

•           A Master’s or Doctoral degree in one of the Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field).

•           Potential for or evidence of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy.

•           A commitment to high quality instruction of a diverse student body is essential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience at the university level

• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching.

About the Department:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has faculty experts in math, math education, statistics and computer science. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. See https://www.unco.edu/nhs/mathematical-sciences/ for more information.

About the College:

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the natural, health, human and mathematical sciences. Our students benefit from mentoring by faculty who are national and international experts in their fields and from meaningful research opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. Our graduates leave us with a first-class education that has prepared them to contribute to society whether they become health-care providers, educators, scientists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, sport administrators, rehabilitation counselors, mathematicians, athletic trainers, recreation program managers, public health practitioners or work in other public service-oriented fields.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees  who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and
continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized
as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to
be a Hispanic
Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their
family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to
learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct
your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [email protected]. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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