Job description

Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size and anationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body.

Whittier College is committed to attracting andretaininga high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring.It is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs.It is a nationally recognized model for diversity and has no racial majority among its student body.With over 60%studentsof color, Whittier isdesignatedas an HSI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 850 undergraduates and is ideallylocatedin the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.It is an AA/EOE employer.

Adjunct Faculty
Whittier College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty for Mathematics.

Exempt Status: Exempt (bi-weekly)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week
Full Time/Part Time status: Part-Time
Semester: Fall 2025
Salary: $6750

Reports to: Department Chair

Location/Department: Whittier College/Academic Affairs/Math
Responsibilities

Teach one college algebra class, which meets MWF 9-9:50 in person. The teaching load for this position is 1 course per semester, and/or 3 credits. The position entails offering core courses in the field of Math.

The adjunct professor will teach the following course in Fall 2025: 

Math 76 College Algebra
Basic properties of real numbers; linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; graphs of linear and quadratic equations. Intended to prepare students for MATH 085 . Also serves as preparation for MATH 080 or certain courses in other departments. Not open to students who scored 3 or higher on the Math Placement Exam or who have received credit for MATH 085 or higher. This course is offered every semester.

Position Qualifications and Requirements:
A qualified candidate will have at minimum a master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics and evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level.

Application Deadline: until filled

The position is based in Whittier, California.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing educational experiences that correspond to the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; brief research and teaching statements; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching; and the names and contact information of three individuals from whom you have requested confidential letters of recommendation. All application materials and letters of support should be sent to Adrian Riskin at [email protected] For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by (until filled).

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law