Assistant Director for Center Math Learning and Innovative Teaching

Assistant Director for the Center for Math Learning and Innovative Teaching
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
** Department
* * College of Science
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Corpus Christi, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
****** TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
******** TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
****** PURPOSE
* * The Assistant Director position for the Center for Math Learning and Innovative Teaching (CMLIT) is crucial to addressing high DFW rates in gateway math courses, which impede degree progression. Through leadership in faculty development, innovative teaching, comprehensive tutoring—including AI-powered support—and rigorous program assessment, the Assistant Director will coordinate initiatives that align with university priorities of student success, and STEM workforce development.

The role integrates collaboration across academic units, K–12 partners, and campus resources to ensure consistent instructional quality and data-driven improvements. Dedicated leadership is needed to establish CMLIT and advance measurable gains in student achievement and institutional excellence in mathematics education.
** DESCRIPTION
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* Functional Area

1:
Strategic Leadership & Management
**** Percent Effort: 20%
*** Develop and implement the Center’s vision, mission, and annual goals.
* Oversee daily operations of the Center, ensuring alignment with college and university objectives.
* Supervise and support Center staff, tutors, and associated faculty
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* Functional Area

2:
Faculty Development Coordination
**** Percent Effort:20%
*** Design, organize, and facilitate the annual fall “bootcamp” for instructors teaching gateway math courses.
* Coordinate ongoing faculty development workshops and activities to promote evidence-based teaching.
* Foster faculty learning communities within the Center.
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* Functional Area

3:
Oversight & Coordination of Entry-Level Math Courses
**** Percent Effort:20%
*** Coordinate the delivery of entry-level mathematics courses to promote consistency in learning outcomes, instructional quality, and student success.
* Collaborate with faculty to develop and maintain common course materials, assessments, grading practices, and instructional resources.
* Monitor course performance and coordinate implementation of student success initiatives, including tutoring and AI-supported learning tools.
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* Functional Area

4: K–12 Partnerships & College Readiness
**** Percent Effort:20%
*** Collaborate with local high schools to better understand students' mathematical preparation, identify areas of strength and gaps in readiness for college-level mathematics, and foster relationships that support student success.
* Work with college and K–12 partners to develop and support initiatives, including summer bridge and transition programs, that strengthen students' preparation…