Position Summary:

A Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics is a member of the teaching faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences at Fort Lewis College and will teach 24 credits (6-8 courses) across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum; they are expected to hold regular office hours, attend department meetings, and contribute to discussions regarding curriculum. 

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year course assignments include Introduction to Algebra (remedial), College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, and co-requisite support courses depending on experience.  Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.   
• Work in drop-in tutor room. 
• Collaborate with other instructors teaching common courses. 
• Aid with development of course materials.  
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. 
• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or closely related field. 
• Minimum of 18 credits of mathematics courses at the graduate level. 
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks within strict timelines. 
• Familiarity and/or willingness to work with Excel and Office 365 cloud functionalities. 
•  Familiarity and/or willingness to work with LaTeX, WeBWorK, Canvas, or other typesetting, online homework, and online course management systems. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across academic units and with other offices on campus. 

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• PhD in Mathematics.
• Experience or ability to teach upper division math classes.
• Experience teaching underrepresented populations. 

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Chair of Mathematics Department 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 
• Ability to work in a confined area. (Classrom & Tutoring Room)  
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand in front of a classroom, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and write on the board.   
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 

Travel: 

Less than 5% is expected for this position. 

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

• Exempt  
• Full Time and FTE 1.0
• Temporary 
• 9 Month Position.   
• Work hours are flexible but should fit within a standard work week.   Employees must be present on campus for class, tutoring and meeting times, but have flexibility for their grading and preparation.  

Compensation

The salary for this position is $45,000 for non-terminal degree, $50,00 terminal degree, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This position may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ Federal Student Aid

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• ​Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• CV
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 03/16/2025

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check. 

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
165 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Salary : $45,000