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.
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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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction:
- This instructor will teach both developmental and transfer level math courses.
- The instructor will facilitate and evaluate student learning, prepare course syllabi and outlines, submit grades by established deadlines, maintain student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and be available to students for consultation of at least 10 on-campus office hours.
- The instructor will attend meetings and functions of the college and department, serve on both departmental and college-wide committees, and complete other duties as assigned by the division dean or department chair.
- Additional service to the college may include student advising (formal or informal) and mentoring or orienting of new faculty. Professional development may be encouraged or required in some circumstances.
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, or college policy.
- Help students achieve their educational goals through formal and/or informal advising.
- Post and keep on campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators, and the public.
- Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor.
- Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.
- Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program.
- Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
- Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.
- Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.
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, 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.
Rate of Pay: determined by month faculty scale placement (education and experience)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority. Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority. On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry based learning will be given special consideration.
Physical Demands
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.
Education and Experience
Masters of Science Degree in Mathematics or a Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics courses that could be applied to a Masters of Science degree in mathematics is required. One year minimum of face-to face college teaching experience is expected.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Northwest Arkansas Community College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants in compliance with applicable law. No personnel decisions concerning any term or condition of employment shall be unlawfully based upon race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability and any other protected class protected by law.
