Lecturer in Mathematics (Purdue University)

Req Id: 42003 City: Remote/Virtual Posting Start Date: 5/8/26 Job Description Our Opportunity Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies has an opening for Adjunct Faculty members in the Mathematics department. Job Summary Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors, Masters degree and doctorate level courses for the DBA programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting. Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 3 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success. What to Expect in This Role Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success Requires a one-hour synchronous seminar for each course assignment, with sessions held at fixed times between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. ET Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned Maintains virtual office hours per week for each class Ensures timely response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials Leads message board discussions and engages students in coursework Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns Refers students requiring ADA accommodations to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and complies with accommodations in writing Maintains and submits accurate and timely student grade/progress reports Delivers mid-term and final grades per academic calendar Enforces student conduct policies Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested Remains current with trends and technology relevant to the program Performs additional duties as assigned Experience Minimum of an earned doctorate in statistics, applied mathematics, data analysis, or closely related field 1–3 years related professional experience and/or training Online higher education teaching experience preferred What We're Looking For Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Zoom) Experience with Brightspace preferred Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong dedication to student success Ability to engage and inspire students Ability to build strong working relationships across teams Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Additional Information Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position Adjunct compensation varies per course based on enrollment and program type Typical pay: approximately $2800 per 10-week course (School of General Education benchmark) Retirement benefits include 3% automatic 403(b) contribution plus up to 4% match with optional 457(b) participation Remote position; no relocation required Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States Background check required Requires reliable internet and dedicated workspace Transcript required (unofficial at application, official if hired) FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) EEO/AA employer committed to diversity and inclusion If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Req Id: 42003
City: Remote/Virtual
Posting Start Date: 5/8/26

Job Description

Our Opportunity

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies has an opening for Adjunct Faculty members in the Mathematics department.

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors, Masters degree and doctorate level courses for the DBA programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

Adjunct faculty have part-time teaching roles. Adjunct faculty can teach up to 3 courses per term, not to exceed 10 courses per year. This role participates in continuing professional development and may also engage in faculty governance and curriculum work as needed. Additional service activities may be assigned. Scholarship is not required. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses. Adjunct faculty deliver high-quality instruction and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

What to Expect in This Role

Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success
Requires a one-hour synchronous seminar for each course assignment, with sessions held at fixed times between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. ET
Teaches synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10-week units) as assigned
Maintains virtual office hours per week for each class
Ensures timely response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other University officials
Leads message board discussions and engages students in coursework
Partners with Academic Advisors to address student concerns
Refers students requiring ADA accommodations to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and complies with accommodations in writing
Maintains and submits accurate and timely student grade/progress reports
Delivers mid-term and final grades per academic calendar
Enforces student conduct policies
Attends University, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested
Remains current with trends and technology relevant to the program
Performs additional duties as assigned

Experience

Minimum of an earned doctorate in statistics, applied mathematics, data analysis, or closely related field
1–3 years related professional experience and/or training
Online higher education teaching experience preferred

What We're Looking For

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Zoom)
Experience with Brightspace preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong dedication to student success
Ability to engage and inspire students
Ability to build strong working relationships across teams
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Additional Information

Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
Adjunct compensation varies per course based on enrollment and program type
Typical pay: approximately $2800 per 10-week course (School of General Education benchmark)
Retirement benefits include 3% automatic 403(b) contribution plus up to 4% match with optional 457(b) participation
Remote position; no relocation required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Background check required
Requires reliable internet and dedicated workspace
Transcript required (unofficial at application, official if hired)
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
EEO/AA employer committed to diversity and inclusion