Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Math

About the role

Kennedy King College is seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty to teach Mathematics. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, and be committed to the college's mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps them problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
• Provide instruction during scheduled class time.
• Prepare, deliver, and facilitate class lectures and discussions to students on topics related to course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare course materials, including course syllabi; evaluate student work/performance; log student participation (i.e., attendance); and develop assessment instruments to measure student learning and other resources necessary to support classroom instruction, etc.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations; evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Hold office hours for student conferences and other instructional support needs.
• Participate in various department and/or college-wide activities or committees.
• Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Math Education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups of staff and students.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
• Knowledge of industry/content knowledge.
• Able to create instructional design/curriculum plans (i.e., syllabi design, lecture materials, assessments, etc.).
• Student engagement strategy and techniques (i.e., class participation, differentiated instruction focused on various learning styles, diverse student needs, etc.).
• Knowledge of instructional technology such as Brightspace or other learning management platforms preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Familiar with SMART Board Technology and other presentation aides.

How to Apply

All interested candidates, including current City Colleges of Chicago employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• A letter of interest
• A resume/cv
• A statement of your teaching philosophy
• A legible copy of your college transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation

Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.

Salary range: $58,000 - $65,000 Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Union.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.