Adjunct - Math

Job Description

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Adjunct faculty are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course/s on a semester basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in a classroom and/or laboratory setting.

Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course materials.

Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.

Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, including, but not limited to, grades, requisitions, rosters.

Completes, reports and maintains grades in a timely manner.

Fosters a professional classroom environment conducive to learning.

All other duties as required by the Dean.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.

Ability to adapt methodologies for different learning styles.

Ability to work independently and conscientiously.

Excellent computer skills.

Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.

Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills. With the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree, including a minimum of 18 credits in Mathematics

Master’s degree preferred.

POTENTIAL COURSES:

Introduction to Algebra

College Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Statistics

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated prior teaching experience preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, May 20th, 2025 No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.