Adjunct Instructor, Math

String Theory School of Design, IDeATE Program

Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment Type: Faculty-Part Time
Employment Type: Onsite
Application Period Opens: March 24, 2025

Position Context:

The String Theory School of Design IDeATE Associate of Arts Program elevates content and skills

from the fields of Innovation, Design, Arts, Technology, and Entrepreneurship in a cohesive

sequence of courses. These courses prioritize examining models of success, practicing

techniques, and applying the knowledge and skills to authentic creative work in studios and

laboratories. IDeATE brings Design Thinking to life. The String Theory School of Design’s (the

School of Design) mission is to catalyze creative endeavors through design, technology, and

entrepreneurship. Learners engage leading edge creative fields, actively study design thinking

processes, and deliberately practice domain-specific techniques. Marketable skills, developed in

an environment prioritizing outrageous support, enable student application of authentic

creative skills to communicate innovations through multi-faceted storytelling.

Responsibilities:

Within this context, this position is responsible for delivering vigorous instruction for one or

more courses at the undergraduate level in mathematics. The position is expected to provide

experience and expertise in mathematics with an emphasis on application to the fields of design

and entrepreneurship, and participate in curriculum development and review at the direction of

the Dean. Courses: Pre-Calculus and Elementary Statistics.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s degree or Doctorate preferred

Qualifications:

• Adjunct Instructor candidates should have a university or graduate degree related to the

experience in a creative field is also desirable.

• The ability to teach vigorous Core Academic courses at the undergraduate level and

• Commitment to a deeply student-centered approach to teaching and learning, and

passions.

• The ability to work effectively within a diverse community, and a commitment to

Work Type:

Part Time

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at our Vine Street

campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

August 18, 2025

Salary:

Compensation is $3,000 per quarter course.
ACADEMIC (Quarterly assignments)

How to Apply:

To apply to this position please submit the following to employment@stringtheoryschools.org.

Please submit: 1. a current CV, 2. a detailed statement of interest addressing your relevant

background for the position, 3. a teaching statement including a sample of teaching materials,

and 4. a practice/teaching portfolio that demonstrates competency in your field (max 20 pages).

In addition, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references

willing to be contacted for letters of recommendation at a later date. At a future date you may

be asked to submit other application materials or complete performance tasks.

The position(s) will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Dean of School of Design, Dr. Thomas Mosca

Non Discrimination Policy:

The School of Design does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,

religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a

veteran, and any other characteristic prohibited by law (i.e., creed, marital status, citizenship

status) in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of

employment.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information

about how to make a request at our website.

Employment will require state and federal criminal background checks.