Math Instructor

Pay Range

Southwestern Community College provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$49,896.00/yr - $54,052.00/yr

Position starts with Fall 2026 semester.

Interviews likely to be in February/March 26.

Statement Of Primary Purpose

Instruction in assigned Math classes through the Jackson Campus and online.

Classification

Faculty, Exempt, Full Time

Reporting Relationships

Direction received:
Receives guidance and direction from the math department chair; receives direct supervision from the dean of arts and sciences. Direction given:
No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others or program administration.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Teaching Performance

• Teach Calculus and Precalculus math courses. May teach other courses as needed. May teach college courses on a high school campus or use technology for synchronous, remote instruction.
• Teach a course load consistent with the college workload policy.
• Teach in online, hybrid, hyflex, and seat-based modalities, based on departmental needs. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students. Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives. Incorporate relevant general education competencies into assignments and assessments.
• Develop, update, and share course syllabi in a timely manner.

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses.
• Develop and implement methods that measure student progress toward student learning outcomes. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, and provide feedback on student work promptly to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade records according to established deadlines. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus, multi-modality environment.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• Collaborate with math department colleagues to ensure success of Transition and co-requisite math systems and students.
• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators. Support and collaborate with both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional curriculum development processes. Assist in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Demonstrate productive interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Support math-related college grant activities as needed.

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the…