Math Instructor

Statement of Primary Purpose

Instruction in assigned Math classes

Faculty, Exempt, Full Time

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

• Serve as lead instructor for developmental, support, and Quantitative Literacy classes.
• Teach developmental, support, and Quantitative Literacy math courses. May teach other courses as needed.
• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Plan and organize instruction to 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 instructional methods and strategies, where appropriate, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Collaborate with math department colleagues to ensure success of developmental 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.

• 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 college, division, and programs.
• Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

Master's degree in Math, Math Education, or Master's degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate‑level hours in Math. At least one year of teaching experience.

Preferred:
At least one year of community college teaching experience.

Ability to use computers and software to…