Math Faculty (tenure track)

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At a Glance! The Math and Engineering Department seeks an equity-minded colleague who places students at the center of decision making; is innovative and collaborative; values engagement; maintains open and efficient communication with students, faculty, staff, and administration; makes decisions informed by student-success data; seeks opportunities to grow professionally and model current practices within the discipline; establishes and maintains an inclusive classroom culture; is technologically savvy; and has experience and desire to develop courses and deliver instruction through multiple modalities.

LCC math faculty teach 15 credits (3 sections) per quarter, advise students, and participate in shared governance. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

About the team: This position offers the chance to join a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team of faculty, staff, and administration. Our work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and adaptive with many opportunities for professional growth. The team is made up of seven full-time and four adjunct faculty.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at LCC: Diversity enhances the educational experience for all students, faculty, and staff. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and to preparing students to work and thrive in a global community.

The Faculty position is 173 contract days (fall, winter, spring) with an anticipated start of September 2025. The Math Faculty reports to the Dean of Instruction. Courses are delivered through multiple modalities including online, hybrid, and in-person. The salary range is $75,160 to $97,409 based on education and experience. Please note the salary amount within this posting is reflective of the 2024-25 salary amounts and does not include any legislatively funded COLA for the 2025-26 year. For applicants relocating to the LCC's service district, we are able to provide up to $5,000 in relocation funds in accordance with our travel policies.

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Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Address these in your cover letter and/or teaching statement

Teaching:

• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to support the development of diverse students
• Use relevant instructional technologies to enhance and support active learning in face to face, hybrid, and online modalities
• Assess, evaluate, and document student learning and achievement of course outcomes, and provide feedback in ways that promote student growth and understanding
• Provide individualized support to promote student success
• Use data, self-reflection, professional development and feedback to revise your instruction, improve student success and better serve historically underrepresented and marginalized student populations.

Non-Teaching Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within and outside the department to foster student success and innovation in pedagogy
• Contribute to curricular reforms and program development
• Provide academic advising to general transfer students
• Maintain a presence on campus, including regular office hours, and be available for student consultation
• Participate in ongoing program and college assessment and accreditation activities
• Participate in professional development activities on- and off-campus to maintain currency in mathematics, pedagogy, and course materials

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Qualifications

If these are not evident on your resume, please address how you meet them in your cover letter and/or teaching statement.Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in mathematics or a Master’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 30 graduate credits in mathematics from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching in the first two years of collegiate Mathematics (such as algebra, precalculus, calculus, statistics, linear algebra or differential equations) or relevant skills to do so effectively
• Teaching philosophy that is student centered and focused on learning and demonstrated interest in teaching the diverse students at a community college
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with faculty and staff, and to educate and inspire students from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience teaching mathematics at a community college
• Demonstrated successful experience teaching in a Calculus sequence
• Demonstrated success in a leadership or project management role
• Demonstrated knowledge of barriers for historically marginalized students or experience in addressing disproportionate impact and equity issues within an institution
• Proficiency with a Learning Management System such as Canvas, Blackboard, or MyOpenMath
• Experience using Open Educational Resources as teaching tools

Supplemental Information

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click “Apply” at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
• Resume
• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
• Unofficial transcripts (including graduate or higher level education)

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.

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• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see .

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Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our .

Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.

Job Types: Full-time, Tenure track

Pay: $75,160.00 - $97,409.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Longview, WA 98632 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Longview, WA 98632: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,160 - $97,409