Contracted Faculty, Mathematics

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled and assume primary responsibility for and exercise oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring rigor and quality of instruction.
• Design curriculum to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies.
• Consider individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participate in the identification of students with academic or other needs and respond by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Use technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicate clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, determine and submit grades timely in accordance with established policies and procedures, and provide feedback throughout the semester.
• Create and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Participate in the selection of appropriate materials to support course curriculum in accordance with the College’s guidelines.
• Conduct classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employ and assist in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals.
• Act as a facilitator of learning in a virtual environment.

• Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, and academic challenge.
• Maintain posted office hours in accordance with departmental and College policies.
• Use technology to assist in communication with students and encourage a sense of community among students.
• Advise potential or current students within the discipline about program, career, or transfer options to assist with degree completion.
• Refer students to appropriate academic support services available at the College or in the community.

• Assisting, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities.
• Contributing, as appropriate, to the development, selection, and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, and other instructional facilities.
• Providing guidance in the development, maintenance, and design of course descriptions, outlines, and syllabi.
• Recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating in the design of new curricula.
• Completing all mandatory performance evaluation measures within specified time limits and participating in required training.
• Sharing best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings and participating in institutional research to improve educational effectiveness.

• Employ student, administrative and self‑appraisals to establish goals for professional development.
• Contribute, as appropriate, to planning, evaluation, and/or presentation of college professional development programs.
• Maintain required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.

• Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or mathematical sciences OR Master’s degree in a related field plus 18 semester credit hours of graduate‑level mathematics and/or statistics.
• One (1) year of teaching experience in the discipline.

$64 per contact hour; two hours equal one contact hour.

Full time (40 hours per week). Union (if applicable):
Columbus State Education Association.

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Columbus State is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at ADA Employee.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or Motor Vehicle Report check as well as a 10‑panel drug screen required during the pre‑employment process (required for most positions).