San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Adjunct Faculty. SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers. Our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. At SFBU, students
come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan. Position Overview: San Francisco Bay University is seeking
dynamic and dedicated adjunct faculty in mathematics, statistics, or related fields to support the design (remote) and/or delivery (remote or face-to-face) of an innovative new course in our General Education curriculum. The course is titled, How to Use Math in Real Life: The Mathematical Mindsets that Shape Our World. This course shifts the narrative from “when will I use this?” to “when will I not?” Students will
explore the power of productive struggle, solve problems creatively, and develop resilience in mathematical problem-solving. The course challenges students to evaluate the ethical dimensions of mathematical applications and explore instances where data has been misused or misrepresented. Students will develop critical tools to champion responsible and equitable use of mathematics, emerging as both skilled and ethical
problem solvers ready to impact the world. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. You must be authorized to work in the US. Teaching Excellence: Possess deep subject knowledge, pedagogical expertise, and the ability to engage students actively while adapting to their diverse needs. As we transition away from traditional lecture-based instruction, we seek faculty who understand and appreciate student-centered
design and can adopt pedagogical practices stemming from this approach. These practices include active learning strategies, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, flipped classroom models, and the use of formative assessments to inform and adjust teaching. We are looking for faculty with the skills and motivation to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that emphasizes
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