Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Liberal Education for Arts Professionals (LEAP 150) The Art & Practice of Math
Location: Remote
Open Date: Apr 15, 2025
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Background
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
The LEAP Program
The LEAP Program is a bachelor's degree program specifically designed for current and former professional dancers, with students across the country. This course will be taught remotely through distance learning over the 2025 Summer Term.
Course:
LEAP 150: Math
The Art and Practice of Math
Date/Time:
Summer 2025
Monday evenings via Zoom: 4:00-7:00pmPST / 7:00pm-10:00pmEST.

06/02/2025: Session One - Zoom
06/09/2025: Session Two - Zoom
06/16/2025: Session Three - Zoom
06/23/2025: Session Four - Zoom
06/30/2025: Session Five - Zoom
07/07/2025: Session Six - Zoom
07/14/2025: Session Seven - Zoom
07/21/2025: Session Eight - Zoom
07/28/2025: Session Nine - Zoom
08/04/2025: Session Ten - Zoom
08/11/2025: FINAL EXAM - Canvas


Responsibilities
The LEAP Program at Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach Art and the Practice of Math remotely for Summer of 2025 from June 2 through August 18. The successful candidate must be able to work in a highly collaborative and culturally diverse learning community, and will be expected to contribute to the mission of the College, which is informed, animated and expressed by its Liberal Arts, Catholic and Lasaillian traditions.
Course Description: A reflective examination of basic mathematical ideas and patterns. Through participation in the discovery and development of mathematical ideas the student will view the subject as a vehicle for human creativity. The course traces the historical and contemporary role of appropriate mathematical topics.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Appreciate the beauty of mathematical ideas and know about the lives of intellectuals whose
imagination pushed forward the boundaries of mathematical knowledge.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of some applications of mathematics in the real world: politics, art, etc.
3. Use mathematical tools to solve a variety of problems.
4. Think logically and critically about the mathematical information that abounds in our society.
5. Distinguish between valid and invalid arguments. Analyze the logical steps in a model mathematical
proof.
6. Discuss and argue about mathematical ideas that appear in literature.
7. Communicate mathematical ideas using appropriate symbols and vocabulary.
8. Construct new knowledge towards applying mathematical principles to professional career
Qualifications - Required
-An advanced degree in Mathematics (MA, MS, or other); Doctorate or other terminal degree preferred
-Teaching experience with adult learners/non-traditional undergraduate student populations
-Teaching experience with distance learning pedagogy including proficiency with synchronous and asynchronous classroom participation, assignments and student learning assessment
-Experience with and commitment to student-centered teaching and discussion-style pedagogies
Qualifications - Preferred
Successful candidates must be able to engage and support students of color, women and people outside of the gender binary, returning students, and other underrepresented groups, and will be interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase equity and inclusivity in the educational endeavor.
Application Instructions
All applicants should submit:

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  a cover letter that addresses qualifications and preparation to support the mission of the College;
  
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  a curriculum vitae should include reference to completed graduate coursework, and recent teaching;
  
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  a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses teaching adult learners, online pedagogy, and diversity and inclusion; and
  
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  at least two letters of recommendation.
  

Qualifications:
Qualifications - Required
-An advanced degree in Mathematics (MA, MS, or other); Doctorate or other terminal degree preferred
-Teaching experience with adult learners/non-traditional undergraduate student populations
-Teaching experience with distance learning pedagogy including proficiency with synchronous and asynchronous classroom participation, assignments and student learning assessment
-Experience with and commitment to student-centered teaching and discussion-style pedagogies
Qualifications - Preferred
Successful candidates must be able to engage and support students of color, women and people outside of the gender binary, returning students, and other underrepresented groups, and will be interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase equity and inclusivity in the educational endeavor.
Applicants must reside in California.
Salary: $7,447 - $10,308 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/166284

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