Math and Computer Science Learning Specialist; Part-time

Mass Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA, United States

Math and Computer Science Learning Specialist (Part-time)

Department: Academic Achievement Center
Location: Wellesley Hills

Mass Bay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students forlocal and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’seconomic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College isserved by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community. Locatedin Greater Boston, Mass Bay is a comprehensive, open-access community college,offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary: The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. This is apart-time position with no benefits.

The ideal candidate will facilitate the development and implementation of academic services in the areas of computer science and mathematics. This position will work individually or with groups of students to promote academic success and retention and may train tutors.

Key

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work directly with individuals or groups of students to provide academic services in Computer Science and mathematics courses, including, but not limited to, CS100 Computers & Technology, CS110 Intro to Computer Science, CS118 Scripting and CS120 Programming, across the Mass Bay curriculum;
• Recommend and implement innovative approaches to students’ academic success, life-long learning, and independent learning;
• Determine individual learning sequences for students, using assessment, referral and student interviews;
• Train and integrate use of peer tutors and collaborative groups to facilitate better individualized learning;
• In conjunction with appropriate college personnel and in consultation with program faculty, develop strategies to support student retention in appropriate academic areas;
• Work with appropriate college personnel in the development of non-traditional approaches for programming in Computer Science and mathematics;
• Consult with faculty from academic disciplines/programs to develop resources and services for academic support and retention of students;
• Investigate and implement the use of technology to support learning in Computer Science and mathematics and related topics;
• Provide support for the Academic Achievement Center’s mission, functions and role in the college community;
• Assist with the coordination and presentation of workshops in special topics related to non-traditional programming on an as-needed basis;
• Design and implement appropriate evaluation schema for non-traditional programming;
• Determine suitable referrals to other college resources based on student need; and
• Perform related duties as required.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of Mass Bay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education, Computer Science, or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training that includes teaching, instructional technology orprogram development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Equal Opportunity;
• Experience working in a community college or similar…