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Instructor, Mathematics

Job in Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Listing for: Foothill De Anza
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Faculty, Academic, Online Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Instructor, Mathematics

Initial Review Date: 03/18/26*

* Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Mathematics, Foothill College.

The College reserves the right to hire one or more applicants from this applicant pool.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Foothill College Mission Statement:

Embracing inclusivity and building strong communities, Foothill College serves diverse learners and equips its students with critical thinking skills to address complex societal challenges, to thrive in the global workforce, and to engage in a life of inquiry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Under the direction of the Dean of Science, Math, Engineering and Technology. Primary area(s) of teaching:
In-person and on campus courses in Calculus I, Calculus II, and Statistics.

As a Full-Time Faculty member at Foothill College, faculty are expected to teach a variety of mathematics classes primarily on campus but could include online teaching assignments. Teaching assignments will include both in-person instruction at Foothill campus and possible online instruction. Faculty are expected to engage in professional contributions on the Foothill campus throughout the academic year.

Applicants need to be well versed in AB 1705 and understand the supports and pedagogical techniques needed to teach introductory transfer-level math classes as well as courses in calculus, statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics. The mathematics department offers a wide variety of classes, and the department's need is for these faculty to be fluent and able to teach any course we offer.

The department is committed to its core values of equity and inclusion, and needs faculty to help the department in its goal to create culturally relevant curriculum, make students feel like they belong, and teach with an equity and growth mindset.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  • Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics
  • OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics or mathematics education

    OR the equivalent.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded teaching and eliminating demographic predictability of educational outcomes.
  • Commitment to instructional practices that empower students who are typically underrepresented in STEM fields.
  • Experience teaching a wide range of student populations that have a variety mathematical skill levels
  • Recent experience with pedagogical techniques tailored to address the needs of student populations affected by AB 1705
  • Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, collegiality, and service to the community and students outside of the normal teaching duties.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Environment:
  • Indoor, office environment.
  • Physical Abilities:

    (Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  • Vision sufficient to read various materials.
  • Dexterity of…
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