Mathematics Instructor

Position Description

Reports to: Math and Engineering Department Chair
Contract Length: Full-Time, 9-Month, Faculty.
Department: Arts & Sciences

The Mathematics Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality mathematics instruction including planning lessons, delivering instruction, and assessing students in the field of mathematics. The role requires a commitment to student success through innovative, inquiry-based teaching methods, and the ability to work with diverse populations across various learning environments including in-person, online, hyflex, and blended formats.

The Mathematics Instructor will teach curriculum mathematics courses in both University Transfer and Applied Science degree areas, including but not limited to, quantitative literacy, statistics, pre-calculus, calculus, and mathematics support courses. And the instructor will teach a diverse range of learners including both high school students enrolled in dual-enrollment programs and non-high school students at various levels.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Duties:

• Initiating requests for necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring that resources are available and aligned with course needs.
• Attending graduation functions and ceremonies, representing the department and the college in a professional capacity.
• Fulfilling all contract provisions, including participating in required meetings and completing work assignments and responsibilities within the contract period.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times, serving as a representative of the college both on and off-campus.
• Assisting the Department Chair/Director with updating and refining the curriculum to ensure its relevance and alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Maintaining current course syllabi, ensuring that course content is accurately described and that learning outcomes and objectives are clearly communicated.
• Creating an effective and engaging learning environment that encourages student success, fosters engagement, and supports diverse learning styles.
• Being responsible for the content and delivery of all assigned courses, which may include face-to-face, online, hybrid, hyflex, and blended modalities.
• Following the course description set forth in the common course library to ensure consistency and alignment with program expectations.
• Implementing student-centered instructional strategies that are designed to assist all learners in meeting the course objectives, with a focus on promoting active learning and student success.
• Being familiar with academic support services and other student resources available at the college, and encourage students to utilize these resources to enhance their academic performance.
• Posting and maintaining required office hours, ensuring availability for student consultations, academic advising, and addressing student concerns.
• Participating in recruitment activities as assigned, helping to promote the department’s programs and engage prospective students.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records such as
  • Daily attendance
  • Grades
  • Veterans and financial aid attendance reports
  • Other assigned instructional records
• Assisting in selection of textbooks, equipment, and supplies for each course, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course contact and institutional goals.
• Taking responsibility for the inventory and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course content and institutional goals.
• Being knowledgeable about accreditation standards and providing data and evidence necessary for accreditation processes and program evaluations such as program learning outcomes, student learning outcomes, and general education outcomes.

• Continuously updating knowledge and skills in the respective teaching fields to remain current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. This includes attending relevant workshops, conferences, and pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.
• Assisting in the recruitment, orientation, registration, retention, academic advising, placement, and follow-up of students, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
• Continuously working to enhance personal teaching skills, incorporating the latest educational technologies and pedagogical strategies to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall instructional effectiveness.
• Taking full responsibility for developing and implementing an effective professional development plan, ensuring that the plan aligns with both personal growth and departmental goals.

• Attending all mandatory meetings, including those related to professional development, and participating in key campus events such as graduation, employee meetings, etc., demonstrating a commitment to the college community.
• Serving on college committees and attending meetings as assigned and/or requested, contributing to the governance and strategic initiatives of the college.
• Supporting, following, and enforcing all College policies and procedures, ensuring compliance within the department and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director, Dean, or Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, assisting with tasks and projects that contribute to the success and goals of the department and college.

Qualifications & Degree Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Mathematical Science OR a Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematical Science. Teaching experience from a community college and use of a course learning management system such as Blackboard are preferred.

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