Adjunct Pool - Mathematics Department, including Data Science and Statistics

Location: Thousand Oaks University Background Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, dedicated to engaging students from diverse, multicultural backgrounds. The university serves over 3,100 students from 67 countries, with 52% from underrepresented groups and 43% first-generation freshmen. Basic Function Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Representative Duties: Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities and higher-order thinking through assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance-mediated settings. Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate. Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes; provide timely feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during office hours. Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department and university mission/goals. Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum, and outcomes; prepare and submit related data and reports promptly. Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials per campus bookstore procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge and Ability Current theory and practice within the subject discipline. Principles and best practices of effective teaching. Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the subject field. Deliver curriculum in various learning styles. Show sensitivity to diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Address needs of students with disabilities. Integrate current and emerging instructional technologies into the learning process. Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with tact, patience, and courtesy.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a master’s degree from a recognized institution or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

Preferred Qualifications: None. Licenses and Other Requirements None. Physical Abilities Manual dexterity to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information; sitting or standing for extended periods; pushing, pulling or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to retrieve files. Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus. California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or expression, and any other basis protected by applicable law. All offers will be contingent upon the completion of a successful background check. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.