What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Faculty, Mathematics position at NorthWest Arkansas Community College?
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
Full-time faculty position reporting directly to the Academic Dean of the Division of Science & Mathematics. The instructor is responsible for teaching 15 load hours of mathematics (both transfer and/or developmental) with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed.Starting August 2025 for the Fall 2025 semester.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This is 9-month position teaching 15 load hours each semester in the fall and spring semesters. The faculty member will hold 10 campus office hours each week, will prepare course syllabi and outlines, will develop the learning environment for students, and will be responsible for collecting the appropriate assessment data in each course taught. In addition, the position will attend appropriate meetings and functions of the college and department, serve on both departmental and college-wide committees and complete other duties as assigned by the dean or department chair, which helps faculty meet the need to be on campus for 32 hours each week.
Professional Development
The following are examples of what may be considered professional development. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy.
- Participate in faculty evaluation process.
- Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
- Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
- Participate in college professional development activities.
Service to the College
The following are examples of what may be considered service to the college. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy.
- Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, programmatic advisory boards, hiring committees, or faculty senate ("Committee" is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc.).
- Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.
- Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.
- Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program.
- Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.
- Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.
- Participate in community and other educational activities outside of the college to promote and market the college, programs, and/or students and graduates.
Salary will be offered at faculty scale, which depends on credentials and experience. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.
- Knowledge of campus and community resources.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs.
- Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
- Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.
- Ability to compile information into report form.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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 and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
- Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
Constantly:
- Hearing
- Repetitive motion
- Talking
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
Environmental Conditions
The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in mathematics or related field.
- One-year full-time college teaching experience (or equivalent part-time)
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for the one-year teaching experience on the approval of the reviewing committee.
Preferred Knowledge or Experience
- At least 18 graduate hours in mathematics that would count towards a MS in mathematics.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching mathematics using a variety of techniques and motivations.
- Experience teaching computer assisted courses and online delivery of instruction is desired.
- Experience teaching physics/engineering or technical math for workforce needs is a plus.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
