The College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County is seeking one or more adjunct Mathematics instructors to teach courses in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Candidates available to teach 50% FTE or more may be considered for a salaried Lecturer title instead. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
This will be a fixed-term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, enrollment, and external forces. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security.
Courses that are to be taught throughout the academic year will be from the following:
- MAT 091 and MAT 095 – Elementary Algebra
- MAT 103 - Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
- MAT 108 – Quantitative Reasoning
- MAT 110 – College Algebra
- MAT 113 - Trigonometry
- MAT 210 – Topics in Finite Mathematics
- MAT 221 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Mathematics
- A Master's Degree in a related field and 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics
- A Master's Degree in a related field and strong evidence of teaching mathematics
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience teaching developmental and lower-division college mathematics or co-requisite support courses.
- Experience using learning management software to deliver courses. UW-Whitewater uses Canvas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Willingness and Ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report, please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
Well-qualified candidates that teach can expect pay of $1,667 per credit, with 15 credits being 1.0 Full Time Equivalency. If a candidate is hired for more than a 50% FTE position, it will become salaried. This will be commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees that qualify receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
These positions will remain open until they are filled. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
To apply or if you have questions regarding this position, please submit to:
Jeff Suarez
[email protected]
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Name and contact information for three professional references
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
