Adjunct Math Instructor Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

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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.

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Adjunct Instructor – Mathematics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Adjunct instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course/s on a per-semester basis. The opportunity to continue teaching at the college is assessed every semester, and criteria for re-employment include: Attention to administrative deadlines (i.e., setting up course prior to semester start, grading student work, tracking attendance), timely and professional communication with students and colleagues, and students’ course/instructor evaluations.

Current openings are for [DAY, AFTERNOON] classes running at the Scranton Campus for Fall 2026. This position reports to the AVP of Academic Operations, but the primary points of contact will be the Lawrence Pugliese Math/Science Division Chair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an on-ground classroom setting.
2. Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course lessons, considering diverse learners and accounting for current trends and industry regulations.
3. Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.
4. Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, meeting established deadlines, including, but not limited to, syllabi, grades, midterm and final grades, attendance, and end-of-semester reflection on Student Learning Outcomes assessment.
5. Fosters a professional and supportive classroom environment conducive to students learning, asking questions, thinking critically, and growing as individuals.
6. Provides meaningful hands-on application of material to reinforce transfer of learning.
7. All other duties as required by the Dean.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to adapt instructional methodologies for different learning styles.
3. Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
4. Excellent computer skills.
5. Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
6. Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
7. Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and encouragement.
8. Willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external partners of the business division and the College.
9. Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in content area or Master’s degree in education with an undergraduate degree in the content area preferred. Bachelor's Degrees will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated prior teaching experience in a corporate or higher education setting preferred.
• Proficiency using Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas).

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Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, August 21, 2026. No phone calls, please.

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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.