Adjunct Faculty: How to Use Math in Real Life: The Mathematical Mindsets that Shape Our World

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Adjunct Faculty. SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers. Our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.

At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. 

We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan.

Position Overview: San Francisco Bay University is seeking dynamic and dedicated adjunct faculty in mathematics, statistics, or related fields to support the design (remote) and/or delivery (remote or face-to-face) of an innovative new course in our General Education curriculum. The course is titled, How to Use Math in Real Life: The Mathematical Mindsets that Shape Our World. This course shifts the narrative from “when will I use this?” to “when will I not?” Students will explore the power of productive struggle, solve problems creatively, and develop resilience in mathematical problem-solving. The course challenges students to evaluate the ethical dimensions of mathematical applications and explore instances where data has been misused or misrepresented. Students will develop critical tools to champion responsible and equitable use of mathematics, emerging as both skilled and ethical problem solvers ready to impact the world. 

Teaching Excellence: Possess deep subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and the ability to engage students actively while adapting to their diverse needs. As we transition away from traditional lecture-based instruction, we seek faculty who understand and appreciate student-centered design and can adopt pedagogical practices stemming from this approach. These practices include active learning strategies, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom models, and the use of formative assessments to inform and adjust teaching. We are looking for faculty with the skills and motivation to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that emphasizes clear communication, collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Faculty should be proficient in facilitating interactive discussions, promoting critical thinking, and guiding students to apply concepts to real-world scenarios. This approach aims to foster deeper understanding, engagement, and long-term retention of material among students.

Curriculum Development: Collaborate with colleagues and consultants on the development and refinement of the general education curriculum, incorporating the latest advancements in technology, ensuring alignment with disciplinary and community/industry needs and emerging trends, and leveraging best practices to position SFBU students for success throughout their academic and professional careers.

Inclusive Education: Implement innovative and inclusive teaching best practices that reflect our core value of providing access and inclusion to a diverse student body.

Quality Improvement: Active engagement in course and program-level assessment design, data collection, review, and reporting. 

Professional Learning: Attend teacher training and professional learning activities offered by SFBU’s Center for Empowerment & Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI). Participate in student-centered formative and summative assessments of teaching performance. Remain current with emerging developments in general education, pedagogy, and related fields.

Required Qualifications:

● Masters Degree required; Doctorate Preferred in mathematics, computational sciences, or closely related field.

● Demonstrated teaching experience in general education and a commitment to excellence in pedagogy.

● A passion for mentoring and guiding students in their academic and professional growth.

● Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and community partners.

● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and practice.

 Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience in general education curriculum development.

Salary-  SFBU compensation for 3-credit course delivery in general education is $11,880.80/ semester (at hourly rate of $148.51). Additional compensation for non-instructional  training(s). 

Application Materials:

Interested candidates must submit the following application materials:

● A cover letter detailing candidate qualifications to design and teach How to Use Math in Real Life: The Mathematical Mindsets that Shape Our World. The letter should also briefly discuss the candidate’s teaching philosophy, and show alignment with our mission and core values (https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan).

● Curriculum vitae.

● Contact information for three professional references.

● Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

San Francisco Bay University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates who will contribute to our mission of fostering a diverse and inclusive educational environment to apply.

Join us in our mission to provide innovative, inclusive, and transformative education, and help us shape the future of higher education in the heart of Silicon Valley. We look forward to welcoming a passionate Professor of Practice to our academic community.

This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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