Visiting Instructor in Developmental Mathematics

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies.

Elmira College’s Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division invites applications for an on-site Visiting Instructor position for the Winter 2027 term (Jan 11, 2027 to April 17, 2027). This is a full-time position, although applications for part-time (Adjunct) appointments will also be considered based on departmental needs and applicant qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach in-person baccalaureate students in developmental courses including Essential Skills (MAT 1000), which prepares students for general college-level mathematics courses, and College Algebra (MAT 1030), which functions as a prerequisite for statistics, precalculus, and other more advanced courses;
• Teach additional in-person lower-level mathematics and science courses to undergraduate students, depending on divisional need and instructor’s background;
• Perform additional required teaching functions, including supporting students, holding office hours, developing course syllabi, using the Canvas learning management system, maintaining accurate records, effectively communicating with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and participating in relevant divisional and college-wide initiatives.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned, depending on course load.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS in mathematics, mathematics education, or related disciplines;
• High school or collegiate level teaching experience;
• Preferred to have experience in developmental mathematics or with students with math anxiety;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills.

WORK LOCATION: On-site

COMPENSATION: $32,000-$36,000 annually / $16,000-$18,000 Winter Term (full-time)

This position is benefit eligible. (Full-time only)

STATUS: Exempt

TO APPLY: Review of applications begin after fall enrollment occurs (October 2026) and will continue until position(s) beginning in Winter 2027 are filled. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three references to: mathsearch@elmira.edu. Be sure to clearly specify in your letter of interest whether you are applying for the full-time instructor position, part-time adjunct position, or both.

For additional information please contact mathsearch@elmira.edu or Dr. Veronica R. Moorman, Chair of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division, at vmoorman@elmira.edu.

If you require alternative methods of application, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu or by calling (607) 735-1810.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship at this time.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.